A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines early Monday, making it the largest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year, according to officials.
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Where:
The earthquake struck the southern Philippines and was centered at sea near Mindanao, the second most populated island in the Philippine archipelago, according to reporting by The Associated Press.
By the numbers:
Fatalities: At least 32 deaths have been reported, caused mostly by the landslide and collapsing buildings.
Injuries: More than 200 injuries have been reported, mostly caused by the collapse of ruined buildings.
Missing: At least 12 people remain missing in General Santos, a port city with more than 700,00 people.
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Biggest worries ahead: Tsunami, landslide and building damage
The quake sent a 3-foot tsunami into nearby coasts. At least one coastal village has reported tsunami damage. Officials said the threat of tsunami remained for about five hours after the quake.
The quake also prompted a landslide in Glan, the most populous municipality in the province of Sarangani. The landslide killed 13 villagers, officials report.
Several buildings sustained damages or completely collapsed in General Santos. Collapsed buildings was one of the main causes of death and injury.
The U.S., France and New Zealand have expressed their readiness to support Manila.
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