Philippine earthquake LIVE: Tsunami threat issued after 7.6 quake strikes Pacific

A devastating earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale has rocked the Mindanao region, sparking an urgent tsunami warning.

The Philippines seismology agency has issued a stark alert about potential damage and aftershocks following the powerful tremor that struck the southern island.

Officials have issued a dramatic evacuation order, strongly advising residents in coastal towns across central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuate to higher ground.

We will follow the developments live.