A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines raised the seabed by two metres, killing at least 61 and harming marine life.

Local residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as "coastal uplift" two days after the quake, which extended the shoreline by as much as 200m in some places.

Death toll from the Philippines earthquake rises to 46 as rescuers continue recovery efforts amidst ongoing aftershocks and landslides.

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern island of Mindanao on Monday.

The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami warnings across a swathe of the southern island.

The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami warnings across a swathe of the southern island.

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At least 15 people are feared dead in the southern Philippines after a powerful magnitude 7.8 quake struck off the island of Mindanao.