Strong Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines, At Least 32 People Dead

A major earthquake struck the southern Philippines. Scientists said it had a magnitude of about 7.8, which is very strong. The quake caused deaths and injuries. Officials reported at least 32 people have died so far. In addition, the shaking triggered small tsunami waves. These waves were observed not only in the Philippines, but also in Indonesia and Japan. Emergency teams are working in affected areas. They are searching for survivors and checking damage to homes and roads. The situation is still developing, and more information may come as authorities assess the full impact of the disaster.