Tsunami Threat Emerges After 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting evacuations in nearby coastal areas as the country's seismology agency issued alerts for potential tsunamis. The epicenter of the quake was located offshore in the Sulu Sea, according to reports. Residents and tourists were advised to seek higher ground immediately due to the risk of a possible massive wave. Authorities scrambled to respond to the disaster unfolding off the southern Philippines' coast.