Earthquake in Philippines Affects Latter-day Saints
After a magnitude 7.4 quake hit Mindanao on October 10, local Church leaders in the Philippines provided aid to affected families.
A strong earthquake struck the southern Philippines, off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, in Mindanao, just over a week after a powerful earthquake devastated Cebu and nearby provinces.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded the quake at magnitude 7.4, followed by nearly 300 aftershocks, the strongest reaching 5.8.
- The shaking was felt across much of Mindanao.
- Temporary evacuations and power interruptions occurred in several provinces.
Area leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed all full-time missionaries serving in Mindanao are safe and accounted for.
Three missionary apartments sustained cracks during the high-magnitude tremors but were cleared for continued use after inspection.
No statement from the leaders.
Author summary: Earthquake in Philippines affects saints.