A powerful earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao earlier today.
The USGS finalized the magnitude at 7.8, after initial reports of 8.2.
The epicenter was located 26 km west-southwest of Kablalan, Sarangani province.
This is the strongest seismic event to hit the nation since 1990.
Initial reports confirm strong, sustained shaking felt across the region.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued high-level alerts across the western Pacific.
Wave height projections exceed 1 meter above normal tide levels for coastal areas.
Authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan have initiated evacuation protocols.
Hazardous currents and fluctuations are expected to persist for several hours.
Coastal inhabitants have been advised to avoid harbors and beaches immediately.
Tsunami threats are dynamic and can be more destructive than the initial quake.
Early reports indicate structural damage in Sarangani and nearby provinces.
The Alabel town police station sustained visible cracking during the tremor.
Emergency services are currently transitioning from search-and-rescue to impact assessment.
Witnesses in northern Indonesia, including Manado, reported strong, intense shaking.
Local officials are prioritizing the safety of residents in vulnerable housing.