A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines at approximately 7:40 a.m. local time, according to corroborated reports. At least 19 people died and more than 200 were injured, as confirmed across multiple news sources. Accounts differ on the death toll: one source reported at least 32 deaths, while another reported at least 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology estimated the magnitude at 7.0, while Indonesia’s BMKG estimated it at 7.7 and the German Research Centre for Geosciences initially estimated it at 8.2. According to 7news.com.au, the earthquake occurred offshore at a depth of 35km; IndianExpress.com reported a depth of about 10km. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines and across Southeast Asia. The BBC reported that the earthquake triggered tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan, while HindustanTimes reported waves up to 3 feet (1 meter) hit some Philippine coasts. 7news.com.au stated the earthquake triggered a tsunami in six areas of Mindanao, with the highest waves reaching 1.4m. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the tsunami threat had 'largely passed,' according to mirror.co.uk. Seven people were reported missing by 7news.com.au, and separate injury figures of 134 and 129 were reported by 7news.com.au and bluesky, respectively.