A massive earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude struck the Philippines on Friday, the country’s seismology agency said. The powerful quake triggered a tsunami warning and evacuation advisories for coastal areas.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the offshore quake hit waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, at a depth of 10 km.

The agency warned of possible damage and aftershocks.

Phivolcs urged residents in coastal areas of the central and southern Philippines to move to higher ground or further inland as a precaution.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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