Philippines earthquake: tsunami warning for coasts including Indonesia after 7.4 quake hits Mindanao – live updates | Philippines
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Tsunami warning center says hazardous waves possible within 300km of epicenter
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said hazardous waves were possible within 186 miles of the epicenter, the Associated Press reports.
It said waves up to 3 meters were possible on some Philippine coasts near the epicenter. Smaller waves were possible in Indonesia and Palau.
Strong aftershocks rattling region as officials warn large waves could strike in the next two hours
The quake struck about 62km from the town of Manay in the Mindanao region, at a shallow depth of about 10km. There are no immediate reports of damage, but officials in the Philippines have warned residents to expect waves above normal tides in the next two hours.
Multiple aftershocks – so far a 5.9 magnitude and 5.6 magnitude – have hit the same region in the last half hour.
Indonesia issues a tsunami warning for several regions
Indonesia has issued its own tsunami warning for North Sulawesi and the Papua regions, Reuters reports.
Agency warns of potentially destructive tsunami with ‘life threatening wave heights’
The Philippine Seismology Agency says a destructive tsunami “with life threatening wave heights” is expected.
Officials said based on a local tsunami scenario database, “it is expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may be higher on enclosed bays and straits”.
People in coastal areas of seven provinces are being urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground or move further inland. The affected areas include:
Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao Del Norte, Surigao Del Sur and Davao Oriental.
Opening summary
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the earthquake in the Philippines. A quake measuring 7.4 has struck the Mindanao region, triggering a tsunami warning.
The Philippines seismology agency has warned of damage and aftershocks after the quake struck the southern island.
The agency said it strongly advises people in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuate to higher ground.
We will follow the developments live.
