On Monday, a powerful offshore earthquake measuring 7.8 struck the southern Philippines, leading to at least 12 confirmed deaths and over 200 injuries, primarily due to damage from collapsing buildings. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 20 miles, was centered approximately 20 miles southwest of Maasim town in Sarangani province. In the aftermath, a three-foot tsunami was reported along the coast, affecting six areas in Mindanao including Maasim and General Santos. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated that the tsunami threat had largely subsided within five hours of the earthquake. General Santos Airport was evacuated after part of the ceiling collapsed, resulting in the cancellation of 17 domestic flights. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense reported that at least seven people died and around 130 were injured in General Santos, where several buildings partially collapsed. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized that the national government is mobilizing resources to assist affected areas. Aftershocks continued to be felt, with smaller tsunami waves detected in Indonesia and Malaysia as well.