Earthquake today, June 8 -- A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake today struck Mindanao area in southern Philippines, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said, triggering tsunami warnings in the region and also Malaysia.

Tsunami waves are possible within the next three hours along some coasts of Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

There have been no reports of casualties or damages due to the earthquake in Phillipines.

According to the report, the epicentre was 24.7 km west-southwest of Burias, Philippines, at a depth of 35 km. It struck at 7.37 am local time.

More details are being added

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