7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 3 in Southern Philippines

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of General Santos City on Mindanao island, leaving at least three people confirmed dead. The Monday morning quake triggered extensive building damage and widespread power outages across the southern Philippines. Regional authorities are actively verifying casualties, while aftershocks continue to prompt tsunami warnings in the neighboring countries.