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Tsunami Alert Following 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in the Philippines
Tsunami alert issued after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines early Monday morning, prompting a tsunami alert. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake occurred at 5:07 AM IST, followed by a 6.4 magnitude tremor shortly after.
- 01The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter Scale.
- 02It occurred at a depth of 93 kilometers.
- 03A subsequent tremor of 6.4 magnitude was recorded at 5:18 AM IST.
- 04The location of the quake was identified at 5.605°N latitude and 125.408°E longitude.
- 05The earthquake prompted a tsunami alert in the region.
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On Monday morning, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale hit the southern Philippines, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake struck at 5:07 AM IST and was located at a depth of 93 kilometers. Following this, a secondary tremor of 6.4 magnitude occurred just minutes later at 5:18 AM IST, with a depth of 79 kilometers. The geographical coordinates of the earthquake were recorded at 5.605°N latitude and 125.408°E longitude. In response to the seismic activity, authorities issued a tsunami alert for the affected region.
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The earthquake and subsequent tsunami alert could lead to evacuation and emergency response efforts in the affected areas.
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