In the Philippines, the death toll from a powerful earthquake has risen to 37 — Bloomberg
The death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has risen to 37, with another 487 people injured. According to preliminary data, approximately 2,000 homes have been damaged, as well as dozens of government buildings and bridges. Rescue services are continuing their work in the affected areas.
According to Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro, Assistant Secretary of Civil Defense, the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations are not yet complete.
According to preliminary data, about 2,000 homes have been damaged, of which more than 400 have been completely destroyed. Additionally, 117 government buildings and about 20 bridges were damaged. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck on the morning of June 8 on the island of Mindanao. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, this is the strongest earthquake in the Philippines since 1976 and the most powerful in the world since the beginning of the year.
The disaster also hit local businesses. Alliance Select Foods International, a canned tuna producer in General Santos City, has temporarily suspended operations. An SM Prime Holdings shopping mall remains closed. Jollibee Foods reported that all staff are safe, although one of the chain’s locations sustained serious damage, according to Bloomberg.
Earlier, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Amami Island in Japan.
A powerful earthquake also struck China, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
Prior to that, an earthquake was recorded in Ukraine.
