Jan Cammons

The Philippine President Bongbong Marcos says, quote, the national government is moving and will not leave Mindanao behind.

The quake struck at a depth of 6.2 miles and was felt as far away as Indonesia.

Both Indonesia and the Philippines sit on a Pacific ring of fire where tectonic activity causes frequent earthquakes.

Officials in the Philippines have advised people to evacuate to higher ground.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warns that waves of up to three meters would be possible in the Philippines.

For NPR News, I'm Jan Cammons in Brumby, in Taipei.