A strong earthquake strikes off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, prompting tsunami warnings and advisories across parts of the Pacific. Multiple outlets report differing magnitude estimates, with figures ranging from about 7.8 to 8.2, including an 8.2 magnitude reading cited by Germany’s GFZ. The quake is described as occurring offshore near Mindanao and is followed by alerts issued by the U.S. tsunami warning system, with related advisories affecting parts of the Pacific region.
Tsunami-related warnings are also reported from nearby countries and areas. Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera state that the Philippines issues a tsunami warning and that Indonesia and Japan warn of potential tsunami waves. Local and regional guidance includes calls for people to seek higher ground, as authorities monitor the threat.
CNA reports that the death toll rises to at least 32, indicating impacts beyond the initial hazard despite the ongoing assessment. The overall coverage agrees on the timing of the quake, its location near Mindanao, and the issuance of tsunami warnings by international and regional authorities.
