On Monday morning, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City in southern Philippines, leading to widespread panic as buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets. The quake occurred at 7:37 a.m. local time, resulting in at least one reported fatality and significant structural damage to various buildings, including a shopping complex housing a Jollibee fast-food outlet. Tsunami warnings were issued, with predictions of waves up to three meters along some coastlines, prompting evacuations. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos emphasized the urgency of moving to higher ground for safety. The earthquake's epicenter was located about 13 kilometers southwest of General Santos, with aftershocks following, including one measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. The quake was felt as far as Indonesia, where precautionary evacuations were ordered in northern coastal areas. The Philippines is located along the Pacific