A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shakes the southern Philippines’ Mindanao region, with impacts reported across parts of the country and nearby areas. Multiple outlets report that the tremor occurs offshore and prompts tsunami alerts or a tsunami watch for some regional coasts in the western Pacific. Reports describe possible tsunami effects, including mention of a wave around 1 metre reaching nearby coasts in some accounts.

Casualty figures also vary by outlet but are consistent on a confirmed death toll in the tens and widespread injuries. The West Australian and 7News Australia cite at least 35 deaths, while Phys.org and Stuff.co.nz also report dozens of deaths, with at least 19 and at least 35 cited respectively. All sources agree that more than 200 people are injured and that damage includes collapsed or ruined buildings.

NPR reports the epicentre is located about 8 miles from General Santos on Mindanao. CBS and other outlets state that tsunami waves are possible across a broader area, including parts of the Philippines and other western Pacific locations, while some warnings later get cancelled.