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At least one dead as quake cuts power, triggers mass evacuations in Davao Oriental
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Manay, Davao Oriental, resulting in one confirmed fatality.
The fatality in Davao Oriental was confirmed by Governor Nelson Dayanghirang and the victim died after being crushed by a collapsing part of their house in Mati City.
In response to the earthquake, classes and work in government institutions were suspended in Mati City and preemptive evacuations are underway in Manay.
Residents in Tarragona fled to elevated areas, and a widespread power outage hit the entire province, disrupting communications and hampering emergency response.
Landslides were reported in various areas, though ports remained unaffected.
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