A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken the southern Philippines near General Santos city. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has warned of potential tsunami risks for some coastal areas.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos city on the island of Mindanao. <p>The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos city on the island of Mindanao.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-126830" />