Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines

A tsunami warning has been issued across several countries after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines.

People living along the south coast have been urged to move inland or move to higher ground after the quake struck about 38 miles (62 km) southeast of Manay town, in the Mindanao region.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has predicted waves of up to 1-3 metre which may also hit parts of Indonesia.

Civil defence official Raffy Alejandro said at least one person had been killed after the powerful earthquake struck.

Images show damage to roads, buildings and bridges.

Another official Richie Diuyen said: ‘We couldn’t stand earlier. I am 46 years old now, and this is the strongest earthquake I ever felt. The damage is quite big.’

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said: ‘Search, rescue, and relief operations are already being prepared and will be deployed as soon as it is safe to do so.

‘We are working round the clock to ensure that help reaches everyone who needs it.

‘Let us continue to look out for one another and pray for the safety of all our countrymen.’

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