"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. Another casualty fell when a wall collapsed in Mati city, with two others experiencing fatal heart attacks, city disaster official Charlemagne Bagasol told AFP."
Two powerful earthquakes struck waters off Manay in Davao Oriental, the first registering magnitude 7.4 and the second magnitude 6.7 several hours later. A tsunami alert covered coasts within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter. Authorities reported at least seven fatalities, mostly in towns and cities near the epicenter. Initial reports cited damage to homes, buildings and bridges. Fatalities included three gold miners after a shaft collapse, one person crushed by falling debris in Davao city, one killed by a collapsed wall in Mati, and two fatal heart attacks. Officials warned of aftershocks.
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