Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude jolts Philippines, tsunami threat issued

 Philippines: An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude rattled Mindanao in Philippines. This has been termed a ‘destructive tsunami’ with ‘life-threatening’.

This has triggered a possible tsunami threat in the area. The Philippine Institute of Volacanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has pegged the magnitude at 7.6.

Preliminary reports have suggested no major damages.