An earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude shook South America, after which tsunami warnings were issued. However, emergency authorities later withdrew them. The quake struck the Drake Passage, a stretch of water between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.

A powerful 7.6 magnitude offshore earthquake struck near the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting tsunami alerts and mass evacuations along coastal provinces.

The Phivolcs agency warned of damage and aftershocks after the strong offshore quake, which struck in waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental in the Mindanao region.