Philippines verifying reports of at least five deaths after magnitude 7.8 quake - Reuters

A magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 12 deaths and over 200 injuries. The seismic event destroyed buildings and triggered a 1-meter tsunami along nearby coasts. While initial reports mentioned five fatalities, official counts increased to 12. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later confirmed that the tsunami threat had largely passed. The disaster caused widespread damage across the affected southern regions of the country.