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"7.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Southern Philippines, Chaos Erupts in Davao"
A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, causing chaos in Davao City as hospitals treated patients outdoors amidst reports of building damage.
- The earthquake, measured at 7.4 on the moment magnitude scale, struck near the epicenter in Davao City, leading to immediate chaos and panic among residents.
- Governor Edwin Jubahib reported scenes of frenzy outside hospitals in Davao City, where patients were treated in outdoor carparks due to the quakes impact.
- Some buildings in Davao Oriental province were reported damaged, raising concerns about safety and the effectiveness of the tsunami warning system in the region, which is near Indonesia.
Why It Matters
This earthquake highlights the vulnerability of the provinces of the Philippines to seismic events and the critical need for effective disaster preparedness and response measures in densely populated urban areas.