A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and advisories from multiple countries in the region. According to reports, tsunami alerts are issued for parts of the Philippines and Indonesia, with the timing of possible wave impacts described as potentially occurring within the next few hours. Malaysia’s Free Malaysia Today reports that a warning centre indicates tsunami waves may be possible within three hours along coasts including the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. Separately, Japan issues a tsunami advisory for stretches of its Pacific coast, reflecting heightened caution even where specific warning levels differ. The various alerts are issued in response to the earthquake’s location and expected tsunami risk to nearby islands and coastal areas. Authorities in affected regions urge readiness and monitoring as information is updated, while the warnings remain tied to official assessments of the tsunami threat over the following hours.