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00:00A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for

00:06nearby coasts. Reuters. The quake rattled waters of Mindanao early today. Authorities have issued

00:12urgent coastal alerts. Epicenter, roughly 62 kilometers southeast of Manay, Davao, Oriental.

00:19Shallow depth, about 10 to 20 kilometers, increasing surface impact risk. Reuters. It's

00:24struck at 9.43 a.m. local time. 5-volt revised magnitude from 7.6 down to 7.5. Tsunami

00:30warnings were issued with waves expected above normal tides. Reuters. The Pacific Tsunami

00:35Warning Center, 1 to 3 meters, possible for parts of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau coasts

00:41could see 30 centimeters to 1 meter. U.S. systems warn hazardous waves are possible within 300

00:47kilometers of the epicenter. Authorities urge immediate evacuation of coastal communities.

00:51Reuters. Images show parents and children evacuating schools in Davao City. Employees gathered outside

00:57shopping centers moments after the tremor. Footage shows the moment shaking hit a Davao market. Some

01:02structural damage has been reported in affected areas. Reuters. Local officials report building

01:07damage in Davao Oriental. Emergency teams are mobilizing and conducting assessments. President

01:15Marcos Jr. Authorities are preparing search and rescue, working round the clock. Aftershocks

01:20are likely, tsunami risks can evolve with subsequent waves. Reuters. Officials advise moving inland

01:27or uphill until authorities lift warnings. This comes less than two weeks after a deadly 6.9 quake

01:34of Cebu. That earthquake killed at least 72 people and displaced tens of thousands. It was the strongest

01:40recorded in northern Cebu in years. The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire with frequent seismic

01:46activity. Events like this remind us of our fragility when the earth shifts beneath us. For now, heed

01:52local advisories and stay clear of coastlines until all clear.