Philippines: Tsunami warning issued as 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes nation

The quake struck at 10.37pm and was measured at a moderate depth of 32 kilometres

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By AP

Published: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 7:25 PM

Last updated: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 7:31 PM

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the cost of the Philippines island of Mindanao. A tsunami warning was issued.

The quake struck at 10.37pm and was measured at a moderate depth of 32 kilometres (20 miles).

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on the magnitude and location it expected tsunami waves to hit the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.

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Published: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 7:25 PM

Last updated: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 7:31 PM

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