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A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, December 2, collapsing homes and claiming at least three lives. Officials confirmed eight others were injured as rescue teams rushed to assess the damage.
Lalaine Beatero, a resident in Tandag City, described the terrifying moment her home crumbled: \"Everything shook – then it was gone. We barely escaped.\" Many families like hers now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amid debris.
The quake triggered landslides and power outages across the region, with residents sharing viral videos of cracked roads and toppled buildings. Local authorities have set up temporary shelters and urged caution as aftershocks continue.
Why it matters: The Philippines sits on the Pacific \"Ring of Fire,\" making it prone to seismic activity. This disaster highlights both the resilience of communities and the urgent need for earthquake-prepared infrastructure.
Officials confirmed eight others were injured as rescue teams rushed to assess the damage.
Local authorities have set up temporary shelters and urged caution as aftershocks continue.
Why it matters: The Philippines sits on the Pacific \"Ring of Fire,\" making it prone to seismic activity. This disaster highlights both the resilience of communities and the urgent need for earthquake-prepared infrastructure.
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