A MASSIVE earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has rocked a southern island of the Philippines.
Thousands of people have been told to evacuate after authorities warned of a “destructive tsunami” in the aftermath of the quake.
EPADebris inside a government building following an earthquake in Manay, Philippines[/caption]The tsunami threat has now passed, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
One official in Manay said there were initial reports of damage to homes, buildings and bridges.
The governor of Davao Oriental province told a local broadcaster that buildings have been damaged.
Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippines’ president, said his government was working “round the clock” to make sure help reaches “everyone who needs it”.
He said: “We are now assessing the situation on the ground and ensuring that everyone is safe.
“Search, rescue, and relief operations are already being prepared and will be deployed as soon as it is safe to do so.”
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