Philippines earthquake: 7.8 magnitude tremor kills nearly 40, displaces thousands, and closes 1,000 schools in Mindanao
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Agencia EFE
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Summary
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, leaving nearly 40 people dead, thousands displaced, and causing massive infrastructure damage. Around 1,000 schools were forced to close, leaving approximately 4 million children without access to education. The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the region.
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Una vista aérea tomada con un dron muestra un edificio dañado un día después del terremoto que se sintió en la ciudad de General Santos, en el sur de Filipinas, el 9 de junio de 2026.
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