Death toll from M7.8 Mindanao quake rises to 61
Thirty-three remain missing, more than 1,200 are injured, and evacuations are slowed by aftershocks and damaged roads.
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Philippine quake death toll rises to 55 as rescuers reach cut-off areas
What's new: Helicopters are delivering food and water to isolated residents as aftershocks, rain and damaged roads slow searches.
Channel News Asia, PBS NewsHour
Philippine quake triggers evacuations in Sangihe, isolating Kawio
In the Philippines, at least three people were killed and a tsunami of up to 1.4 meters was recorded, while homes in Kawio were reported destroyed.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
M7.7 quake in Mindanao triggers tsunami alert in Indonesia
BMKG placed 15 coastal areas on alert, including Manado, Palu, Ternate and Bitung, after the offshore quake.
Earlier: M7.7 Mindanao quake sends Sangihe residents uphillSeries: Mindanao · Major Earthquake and Tsunami Alert · 2 chapters since Jun 8M7.7 quake in the Sulawesi Sea triggers tsunami alert in Indonesia
BMKG has recorded 9-18 cm waves in North Sulawesi and North Maluku, while coastal residents under Siaga were told to evacuate.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2