Massive Earthquakes in Philippines: What We Know So Far

"At least six people are dead and dozens more injured after a series of devastating earthquakes struck the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread panic. The first earthquake, a 7.4 magnitude tremor, hit the region on Friday morning, killing at least five people and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted.
As residents scrambled to evacuate coastal areas, a second, 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the same region just hours later, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. Philippine seismologists say that the second earthquake was caused by movement in the same fault line that produced the first quake.
"I was in my office when the ground started shaking," said Richie Diuyen, a disaster agency official in the town of Manay. "Some students fainted and people were running out of their homes in panic."
The earthquakes have left residents in the affected areas in a state of shock, with many still trying to come to terms with the scale of the disaster. "Some buildings were reported to have been damaged," said Edwin Jubahib, governor of Davao Oriental province. "It was very strong."
The Philippine government has promised to do everything in its power to support those affected by the earthquakes, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visiting the affected areas to assess the damage.
The latest earthquakes come just over a week after a 6.9 magnitude quake hit Philippine's central Cebu province, killing 74 people and injuring hundreds. The Philippines is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and experts warn that the region is due for another major quake.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of the Philippines will need all the support they can get in the face of this devastating disaster. With the government, international aid, and the resilience of the Filipino people, there is hope for recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of these powerful earthquakes.