An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred in the south of the Philippines.
Medianews.az reports that as a result of strong underground tremors, at least 3 people have died and 4 people have been injured.
During the earthquake, some buildings collapsed in the city of General Santos, and more than 37 structures were damaged in the northern and central parts of Mindanao island. Among the damaged facilities are schools, hospitals, and residential buildings.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of classes in several provinces of Mindanao island.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a tsunami hazard warning.//Milli.Az