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35 killed, dozen missing in major earthquake off Philippines

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35 killed, dozen missing in major earthquake off Philippines
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 35 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.



National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries.



Coastal communities evacuated after tsunami warning



Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south

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