Deadly Earthquake Strikes Philippines
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 has caused significant damage and loss of life in the Philippines’ second-largest island, Mindanao[1]. The quake resulted in at least three deaths and injured four people[1]. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded at least 600 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 6.2[1].
Key Details
- The earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Mindanao, near the province of Surigao del Sur[3].
- Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of the coastal Philippines but were later lifted[3].
- The quake caused evacuations in several towns near the epicentre, with residents rushing out of buildings and staying in open areas[1].
- In Japan, northeast of the Philippines, tsunami waves of up to 0.4m (1.3ft) were observed on some outlying islands[1].
Damage and Response
The earthquake caused damage to roads and infrastructure in the Surigao Del Sur province and the city of Davao Oriental[1]. In the Hinatuan municipality, about 21km from the epicentre, crowds gathered at evacuation centres [1]. Disaster officials inspected villages for damage and casualties[1].
The US Geological Survey measured the first tremor at 7.6 magnitude, followed by four major aftershocks exceeding 6.0[1]. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded the quake at 7.4[1]. Residents of coastal areas in Surigao Del Sur and Davao Oriental were told to evacuate to higher ground after the first earthquake[1]. In Manila, workers, residents, and students evacuated buildings following an earthquake of magnitude 5.9[2].
Earthquake Updates around the world
As of December 5, 2023, the latest earthquakes around the world include several significant seismic events. Here are some of the notable earthquakes:
- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern Philippines, causing tsunami warnings to be issued in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.
- Multiple earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.3 to 6.2 were recorded in Mindanao, Philippines.
- A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was reported in the Western Texas region of the United States.
- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea.
- Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.7 and 6.1 were recorded in various locations, including the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, Southern Xinjiang in China, and the Near East Coast of Honshu in Japan.
For more information on recent earthquakes, you can visit websites like the Earthquake Map on the Centre Sismologique Euro-Méditerranéen Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre’s website or the World Earthquake Report on VolcanoDiscovery’s website. These websites provide real-time data on earthquakes, including their magnitude, location, and depth.
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