7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Causing Some Damage and 1-meter Tsunami
MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked people to immediately go to higher ground in Philippine areas vulnerable to […]
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Causing Some Damage and 1-meter Tsunami A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, generating 1-meter tsunami waves and causing damage, including power outages and the collapse of at least one building. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an urgent warning for people in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground. Neighboring countries also issued tsunami warnings.
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred at sea off the southern Philippines.
- The earthquake caused damage in a coastal city, including power outages.
- Tsunami waves of up to 1 meter (3 feet) were observed along nearby coasts.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advised residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate to higher ground.
- Indonesia and Malaysia issued tsunami warnings for their coastal regions.
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