A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes the southern Philippines as authorities confirm that the tsunami threat had passed just days after the Cebu disaster.
00:00Panic swept across southern Philippines as residents rushed into the streets in fear after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region.
00:16The quake caused material damage, but authorities confirmed no casualties, adding that the tsunami threat has been completely lifted.
00:26This latest tremor comes just 11 days after another disaster, when a strong earthquake hit Cebu Island in the central archipelago, killing 74 people and affecting around 72,000 others, a reminder of the country's repeated struggle with devastating natural disasters.
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