This Saturday, December 2nd, earthquake Front magnitude 7.6 off the south coast Philippinescaused a warning tsunami and evacuation orders for residents. Mindanao Islandthe second largest in the archipelago.
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Because, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves were expected to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. Additionally, Japan issued alerts for the Western Pacific coast.
The Philippine Seismological Agency (Phivolcs) asked residents of Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental provinces on the east coast of Mindanao to immediately evacuate to higher altitudes and away from the coast.
The agency stated that waves could reach the Philippines in the middle of the night and continue for hours.
“Vessels already at sea during this period should remain offshore, in deep waters until further notice,” Phivolcs said. said.
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS9) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 21 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Hinatuán.In the province of Surigao del Sur.
It is currently known that electricity has not been restored since the earthquake occurred, and no loss of life or damage has been reported yet.
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Source: Exame
