Overview

• The Philippine seismology agency reported a magnitude 7.6 earthquake off the east coast of Mindanao on Friday local time.
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said dangerous waves are possible for coasts up to 300 kilometers from the epicenter.
• U.S. tsunami monitors projected waves of 1–3 meters for the Philippines and 0.3–1 meter for Indonesia and Palau.
• PHIVOLCS strongly urged residents in central and southern coastal cities to move to higher ground as the government and military carry out evacuations.
• At least one significant aftershock of magnitude 5.9 was recorded as authorities updated warnings and assessed conditions.