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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Mapped: Philippines regions hit hardest by 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 32 dead

An offshore 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 and triggering tsunami warnings across several countries.

The tremor struck early in the morning as schools were reopening after a long summer break. The epicentre was 20km off Sarangani province on the island of Mindanao, and the jolt was felt around 420km away on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

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