Earthquake in Philippines: Massive 7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Near the Island of Mindanao; Tsunami Warning Issued for Several Countries

A massive magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off Mindanao, Philippines, triggering widespread power outages and localised damage. The powerful, shallow tremor prompted urgent tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea, forcing coastal residents to immediately evacuate to higher ground.