Indonesia issues tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, prompting Indonesia to issue a tsunami warning for its northern regions. The tremor, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, was felt across parts of Indonesia and the Philippines. Authorities in Indonesia advised residents in coastal areas of North Sulawesi and other nearby provinces to be vigilant and move to higher ground as a precaution.

The warning highlights the significant seismic activity in the region and the potential for widespread impact from such a powerful earthquake.