A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude struck the Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings for nearby coastal areas, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 58 kilometers beneath the surface.
EMSC had initially reported the earthquake's magnitude as 7.2 before revising it upward to 7.6.
Tsunami warning
The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert, warning that dangerous tsunami waves could potentially affect coastal areas within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter.
Indonesia also issued a tsunami warning for northern Sulawesi and Papua regions after a strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines , Indonesia's geophysics agency said.
The agency's modelling suggested there was a risk of tsunami waves as high as 50 cm hitting Indonesia's shorelines, it said in a statement.
10 days after 6.9 earthquake that left 74 dead
The Philippines is still grappling with the aftermath of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, claiming 74 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate in Cebu province, particularly affecting Bogo city and surrounding areas.
The Philippines' location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of seismic faults around the ocean, makes it particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The country faces approximately 20 typhoons and storms annually, requiring extensive disaster response efforts from both government agencies and volunteer organizations.
These natural disasters have established the Philippines as one of the world's most disaster-prone nations, demanding constant preparedness and response mechanisms.
This is breaking news. This will be updated as more information comes in.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 58 kilometers beneath the surface.
EMSC had initially reported the earthquake's magnitude as 7.2 before revising it upward to 7.6.
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Tsunami warning
The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert, warning that dangerous tsunami waves could potentially affect coastal areas within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter.
Indonesia also issued a tsunami warning for northern Sulawesi and Papua regions after a strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines , Indonesia's geophysics agency said.
The agency's modelling suggested there was a risk of tsunami waves as high as 50 cm hitting Indonesia's shorelines, it said in a statement.
10 days after 6.9 earthquake that left 74 dead
The Philippines is still grappling with the aftermath of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, claiming 74 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate in Cebu province, particularly affecting Bogo city and surrounding areas.
The Philippines' location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of seismic faults around the ocean, makes it particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The country faces approximately 20 typhoons and storms annually, requiring extensive disaster response efforts from both government agencies and volunteer organizations.
These natural disasters have established the Philippines as one of the world's most disaster-prone nations, demanding constant preparedness and response mechanisms.
This is breaking news. This will be updated as more information comes in.
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