No Indonesian Casualties Reported After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, local time. The tremor was detected at a depth of 50 kilometers, with its epicenter located approximately 58 kilometers from General Santos City.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Indonesian citizens or migrant workers were reported as victims of the earthquake. Heri Hamdi, Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection at the ministry, stated that Indonesian representatives in Davao, Philippines, and in Sabah, Malaysia, are actively monitoring the situation and the condition of Indonesians in the affected areas.

"So far, there has been no information on any Indonesian citizens or migrant workers affected by the earthquake," Heri Hamdi said in response to an inquiry. He added that monitoring in Malaysia is in line with advisories issued by the Sabah state government.

Earthquake vibrations were felt in several parts of Sabah, Malaysia, including Tawau and Semporna, as well as in Indonesia's North Maluku, North Sulawesi, and Gorontalo provinces. Tsunami warnings have been issued by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan as a precautionary measure.

Indonesian citizens and migrant workers in the affected regions are urged to remain vigilant and monitor further developments. Contact information for Indonesian representative offices in Davao, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau has been provided for those who may need assistance.

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So far, there has been no information on any Indonesian citizens or migrant workers affected by the earthquake.