Southern Philippines Vulnerability

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Southern Philippines Shaken by Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake: Tragedy and Evacuations Follow

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday evening, resulting in at least one fatality and several injuries. Widespread panic ensued, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents after a tsunami warning was issued, which was later lifted. The earthquake, occurring at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), initially raised concerns about possible tsunami waves in…