A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of southern Philippines, prompting warnings of a potentially dangerous tsunami in nearby areas.

The quake was expected to cause damage and aftershocks, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

It was centred about 62 kilometres (38 miles) southeast of Manay town in Davao Oriental province, originating from a shallow fault at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu said hazardous waves could occur within 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicentre, with waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) above normal tide levels possible along some Philippine coasts.

Smaller waves could also affect parts of Indonesia and Palau.

The country is still recove

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