Island of Mindanao in the Philippines was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 on August 16, 1979 killing 5000-8000 people with a further 2,200 reported missing, 9,500 people were injured and over 90,000 inhabitants were left homeless.
Mindanao Island ee Philippines waxaa ku dhacay dhulgariirka uu xajmigiisu 8.0 on August 16, 1979 oo ay ku dhinteen 5000-8000 dadka leh in ka badan 2,200 oo qof ayaa la wariyay in la waayay, 9,500 qof ayaa ku dhaawacmay iyo in ka badan 90,000 oo guri la'aan.