A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine island of Mindanao at 7:40 a.m. local time on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, prompting tsunami warnings across multiple Asian nations.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that waves up to 10 feet could hit the Philippine coast, while Indonesia and Malaysia might experience waves exceeding 3 feet. Governments in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan issued tsunami alerts, warning of potentially dangerous large waves along coastal areas.

Philippine President Marcos urged residents to move immediately to higher ground, noting that several coastal regions in Mindanao were already feeling the effects. Japanese Prime Minister Sanade Takachio also called on citizens to follow tsunami warnings and evacuation instructions closely.