Philippines Seismology Agency Director Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 7:37 a.m. and 9:37 a.m. local time.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken part of the southern Philippines, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.

Tsunami warnings project one metre waves will begin to arrive in various regions from 11.30am local time.