"The two powerful earthquakes which hit southern Philippines on Friday killed at least seven people, with authorities warning of aftershocks. The first quake hit with a strong magnitude of 7.4, triggering a tsunami alert for coasts within 300 kilometers (186 miles) off the epicenter, which was in waters off the town of Manay in the province of Davao Oriental. Several hours later, the second earthquake hit the same area, with a magnitude of 6.7, according to the US Geological Survey."
"The casualties were mostly reported in towns and cities close to the epicenter. Initial reports suggested damage to homes, buildings and bridges, the Reuters news agency cited an official in Manay as saying. Those killed included three gold miners working in the mountains west of Manay. A shaft collapsed when the first tremor hit, the French AFP news agency cited rescue official Kent Simeon of Pantukan town as saying."
Two powerful earthquakes struck waters off Manay in Davao Oriental province on Friday, killing at least seven people and prompting warnings of aftershocks. The first quake registered magnitude 7.4 and triggered a tsunami alert for coasts within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter; several hours later a 6.7 magnitude tremor struck the same area. Casualties occurred mainly near the epicenter, with three gold miners killed when a shaft collapsed, one person crushed by falling debris in Davao city, and a fatal wall collapse in Mati city; two others suffered heart attacks. Damage to homes, buildings and bridges was reported.
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