The $30 million toe in the water

A major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 off the southern Philippines has caused significant casulties and damage, including a one-meter tsunami and a deadly landslide in Sarangani province.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake was the worst earthquake in the country so far this year.

35 lives lost, 200 injured

At least 35 fatalities and over 200 injuries have been reported across the Mindanao region.

The quake, centered in the sea, resulted in widespread damage and casulaties across the region.

A tsunami of 3 feet, felt as far as Japan

A tsunami of approximately one meter (3 feet) hit nearby coastal areas, damaging at least one village.

Smaller waves were observed in Indonesia, Palau, and as far south as Japan.

13 villagers killed in landslide

In Glan, Sarangani province, a landslide triggered by the earthquake killed 13 villagers, according to disaster mitigation official Rene Punzalan.

Four additional deaths were reported in Sarangani.

Residents warned to seek professional assessment

Authorities warn residents to seek professional assessment before re-entering damaged buildings due to the risk of collapse from aftershocks.