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Magnitude 7.4 Quake Off Mindanao Triggers Tsunami Warning and Evacuations

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center projects waves up to three meters for nearby shorelines within 300 kilometers.

Overview

  • The earthquake struck near Manay in Mindanao at 9:43 a.m. local time, according to reports.
  • The tsunami alert covers coasts within roughly 300 kilometers of the epicenter, with the potential for dangerous surges.
  • PTWC estimates 1–3 meter waves above tide along some Philippine coasts and 0.3–1 meter waves in parts of Indonesia and Palau.
  • Philippine officials directed residents in central and southern coastal areas to evacuate immediately to higher ground.
  • The alert was posted on the PTWC website and authorities are monitoring conditions, with no confirmed casualties or damage reported so far.