A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region in the Philippines on Friday night, triggering a tsunami alert. š Epicenter: Davao Oriental coast š Tsunami waves: 1–3 meters recorded š Evacuations carried out to higher ground ā” Power cuts & building damage reported š 2 deaths and multiple injuries confirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has placed rescue teams on high alert and appealed to the public to follow official updates and avoid panic.