Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 09 Jun 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines has killed at least 37 people and injured 487 others, while hundreds of aftershocks continue to shake the region. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue teams reach badly affected areas on Mindanao island. Thousands of homes and schools have been damaged, with landslides and collapsed roads hampering relief operations. The quake also triggered tsunami warnings in parts of Japan and Indonesia. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has mobilised emergency agencies, while officials continue search and rescue efforts in remote communities cut off by the disaster. (PC: BBC)
