Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 46 dead

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday. Updated reports on Wednesday indicate the tremor has resulted in at least 46 fatalities. The seismic event caused buildings to collapse and triggered landslides across the affected region. Rescue operations are currently underway to locate individuals missing under debris, but these efforts are being hampered by numerous aftershocks. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to those impacted by the disaster.

Sources: Le Monde