7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Southern Philippines Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, causing significant damage in the coastal city of General Santos. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:37 a.m., led to power outages and prompted a tsunami warning for several regional coasts. The epicenter was located 13 kilometers southwest of General Santos at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated that tsunami waves up to 3 meters could impact some Philippine coasts, while smaller waves were possible in Indonesia and Malaysia. Residents in coastal areas were advised to evacuate to higher ground. The earthquake also caused a partial collapse of a small commercial building in General Santos, though no injuries were immediately reported. Aftershocks, including one measuring 6.5 in magnitude, followed the initial quake. 
