The National Emergency Management Agency is assessing the danger.
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The National Emergency Management Agency had been assessing the danger.
Mindanao, where the quake struck, is the second-largest island group in the Philippines.
Residents have been advised to move away from the coast after the quake, which occurred at a depth of 10km.
Earthquake alert: Japanese authorities issued a tsunami advisory on Monday along swathes of its Pacific coast after a major earthquake off the Philippines.
The quake, which was recorded as an 8.2 magnitude, struck at a depth of 10km on Monday morning, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
An estimated magnitude 8.2 earthquake was felt near Mindanao shortly before 7.40am local time
Tsunami warnings project one metre waves will begin to arrive in various regions from 11.30am local time.
Officials in Indonesia, Philippines and Japan warn of tsunami waves following quake off Mindanao.
Officials in Indonesia, Philippines and Japan warn of tsunami waves after quake off Mindanao.
