Manila: A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia and triggering concerns of possible sea surges across parts of Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
According to preliminary reports, the quake caused damage to several buildings and left at least one person dead. Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the impact.<\/p>\n
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake occurred at 5:07 am IST and was centred near the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, close to General Santos City.<\/p>\n
Seismological agencies reported varying estimates of the quake\u2019s depth. While Philippine authorities placed the depth at around 10 kilometres, the USGS reported it at approximately 55 kilometres below the surface.<\/p>\n
Following the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for several coastal regions. Officials warned that waves of up to three metres could affect parts of the Philippine coastline, while some coastal areas in Indonesia and Malaysia could experience waves reaching up to one metre.<\/p>\n
Emergency authorities urged residents in vulnerable coastal communities to remain vigilant and follow evacuation or safety instructions issued by local governments.<\/p>\n
Disaster response teams have been deployed to assess structural damage and assist affected communities. Authorities are also monitoring sea levels and aftershock activity as a precaution.<\/p>\n
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active regions, and frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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