Philippines Earthquake: Videos Show Panic in Philippines Following Massive Quake

"A series of devastating earthquakes struck the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least six people dead and prompting widespread evacuations. The first quake, a magnitude 7.4, shook the region in the morning, sending panicked residents running into the streets as the ground shook. 'It was like the end of the world,' said a witness in Davao Oriental province. 'The earthquake was so strong that it caused landslides and damaged hospitals and schools.'
The Philippines' Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology chief Teresito Bacolcol said that the quakes were caused by movement in the same fault line, the Philippine Trench, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). The second quake, a magnitude 6.9, struck hours later, triggering a tsunami warning that was issued for multiple provinces.
'The situation is very critical,' said Philippine seismologist Renato Solidum. 'We are closely monitoring the situation and advising people to evacuate to higher ground or move inland.' Residents were strongly advised to secure their homes and belongings, and boat owners were told to remain offshore in deep water.
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with frequent earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. The country's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it vulnerable to seismic activity. The recent quakes follow a larger 7.4-magnitude event that occurred earlier in the week, and USGS has logged 59 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the past 24 hours.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents are bracing for the worst. 'We are doing our best to provide aid and support to those affected,' said Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 'We urge everyone to remain calm and follow the instructions of the authorities.'
The international community is also offering support, with aid agencies and governments around the world offering assistance to the Philippines. As the country struggles to come to terms with the latest disaster, one thing is clear: the Philippines will need all the help it can get to recover from this devastating series of quakes.
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