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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across the region.
The quake hit near General Santos at a depth of about 10 km, with aftershocks up to magnitude 6.5.
Tsunami waves up to one metre were monitored, with warnings of possible higher surges along some coasts.
Authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia issued tsunami alerts for coastal areas in response.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged vulnerable residents to move to higher ground immediately.
Local authorities reported power and communications disruptions as evacuations continued.
Officials were coordinating emergency responses as damage assessments began.
Casualties were being verified as authorities reviewed reports of fatalities.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of potential higher waves on some coasts.
Officials urged residents to seek higher ground and not delay evacuation.

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos, Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings for some regional coasts.
Officials urged residents to evacuate to higher ground due to tsunami risk and aftershocks.
The epicenter was about 8 miles southwest of General Santos, at a depth near 6.2 miles.
Aftershocks up to magnitude 6.5 followed, as U.S.GS reported.
Coastal waves were projected to reach up to 10 feet in some Philippine areas, with smaller waves possible elsewhere.
Residents in coastal zones were advised to go to higher ground or further inland.
The Philippines lies on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' contributing to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.
Authorities noted ongoing risk of coastal changes and urged monitoring for further aftershocks.
General Santos City, with a population over 700,000, is a coastal urban center in Mindanao.
There were no immediate reports of casualties in the CBS News summary.

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for nearby coasts.
Power outages were reported and officials said debris and a collapsed building were observed in General Santos.
The Philippine institute said the quake occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers near General Santos.
Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged people to move to higher ground and said disaster-response agencies are on standby.
Officials described the quake as the strongest to hit the Philippines this year.
The event underlines the Philippines’ vulnerability to seismic activity along the 'Ring of Fire.'
Officials monitored aftershocks up to magnitude 6.5 following the initial quake.
Mindanao's General Santos City, a major tuna hub, was among the areas affected.
Indonesian and Malaysian authorities issued tsunami warnings for their coasts.

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