Earthquake Strikes Philippines: The Rapid Social Media Response [VIDEO]

Chaos struck the Philippines on Monday after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central island of Negros, causing fears of tidal waves and a tsunami.

The quake and its 200-plus aftershocks caused landslides and the death of at least 12 people, according toReuters.

News of the earthquake and a subsequent tsunami alert quickly spread via social media as updates were sent by individuals and news outlets alike

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