A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, at 12:13 UTC today, prompting immediate tsunami warnings for coastal communities across the Pacific region. The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports the tremor originated at 7.4°N, 126.9°E, approximately 20 kilometers from Manay, Davao Oriental province, at a depth of 14 miles.
Key Details:
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) forecasts 1-3 meter waves along Philippines’ Pacific coast within two hours
US Tsunami Warning System identifies hazardous wave risk within 300 kilometers of epicenter
Indonesian authorities issue warnings for northern Sulawesi and Papua regions, modeling waves up to 50 centimeters
Palau faces lesser threat with projected waves between 0.3-1 meters
Emergency Response:
PHIVOLCS Chief Teresito Bacolcol ordered immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground
Agency anticipates significant damage and aftershocks
Regional emergency teams mobilizing across affected zones
International Coordination: Multiple Pacific seismology networks actively monitoring the situation through NOAA’s tsunami warning infrastructure.
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