Mindanao, August 3-  powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck the east coast of the island of Mindanao early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake's epicenter was reported to be 10 km below the Earth's surface.

Reuters reports that there is no immediate threat of a tsunami following the earthquake. The Philippine Seismology Agency has indicated that while coastal areas are not expected to suffer damage, aftershocks are anticipated.

The Philippines, located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," frequently experiences volcanic eruptions and seismic activity due to its position along tectonic plate boundaries.