Moscow : A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on richter scale occurred on Saturday morning near Mindanao, Philippines.
The quake occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers at about 4:23 a.m. local time, reported Sputnik, quoting the US Geological Survey.
As per the meteorologists these kind of quake can even lead to tsunami waves, along the Filippino coast.
Further details awaited. (ANI)