Casualties continue to rise after strong quake in S. Philippines

At least 37 people were killed, and some 500 people were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said on Tuesday.

According to the Philippines' Office of Civil Defense, the fatalities were caused by earthquake-triggered landslides, drowning, and injuries sustained from falling or collapsing debris. In Sarangani province, 14 people died when a landslide buried their homes at the foot of a mountain.

The Philippines' Department of Education said the quake had affected over 8,600 schools, disrupting classes for over 4 million learners and more than 150,000 school personnel. The country's Department of Energy said that around 864,000 households experienced power interruptions.