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Philippines earthquake kills 37, triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines, resulting in at least 37 fatalities and over 400 injuries. The seismic event also triggered tsunami warnings across multiple countries. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for four individuals still missing, with efforts focused on extricating people from collapsed structures. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a major natural disaster with significant loss of life and regional impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Philippines earthquake kills 37, triggers tsunami warnings

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Rescuers search for survivors after Philippines quake kills 37

    Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the worst hit by a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds, to reach two people still believed to be trapped inside. Regional fir…