Powerful Quake Strikes Southern Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, triggering an immediate tsunami warning and causing widespread panic. The tremor occurred at approximately 07:37 local time at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the German Geosciences Research Center (GFZ). While reports indicate visible material damage in several areas, local authorities are currently working to determine potential casualties. Meanwhile, regional monitoring agencies released differing assessments of the quake’s intensity, with the Philippine Phivolcs reporting a 7.0 magnitude and Indonesia’s BMKG measuring it at 7.7.