More than 130 aftershocks ranging from 1.3 to 6.7 magnitude were measured after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
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At least 19 people have been killed after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, local authorities have confirmed. The quake struck at 7:37 a.m. local time on Monday. The quake is expected to cause extensive damage. However, details of the damage are not yet available. Tsunami warnings were issued in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia after the quake. The BBC quoted a local official as saying that at least 134 people were injured in several provinces including South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and the city of Santos. However, these numbers have yet to be confirmed by the national disaster agency. Police, local authorities and various organizations are currently involved in rescue and relief efforts in the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said all agencies were working in coordination. "The national government is active and we will not leave Mindanao alone," he said. Philippine schools reopened for the new academic year on Monday.
Marcos also ordered the closure of classes in affected areas after the quake. Public videos showed buildings collapsing.
More than 130 aftershocks ranging from 1.3 to 6.7 magnitude have been measured since the first quake.
