Deadly Mindanao quake raised seabed, causing marine die-off (opens original article in a new tab)

A deadly earthquake in Mindanao caused seabed uplift, shoreline extension, and marine die-off, with 61 confirmed deaths and 40 missing

• A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao raised the seabed by two meters, exposing coral and harming marine life
• Coastal uplift extended shorelines by 200 meters in some areas, according to the environment department
• At least 61 people were killed and 40 remain missing following the earthquake
• The Cotabato Trench, near the quake's epicenter, experiences frequent seismic activity including recent earthquake swarms