Philippines Rocked by 7.5 Magnitude Quake, Triggers Tsunami Alert| Oneindia News

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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 63 km according to EMSC. A tsunami warning was issued by the US after the quake, following a recent 6.7 magnitude earthquake that caused fatalities, injuries, and damaged buildings in the region. The Philippines is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," posing persistent threats.    #Philippines #Manila #Earthquake #Earthquakenews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~ED.103~GR.121~

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00:00 A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude has struck Mindanao, Philippines with a depth

00:08 of 63 km, according to European Mediterranean Seismological Center.

00:13 Following the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System has issued a tsunami alert.

00:18 This event follows a recent offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.7 in the same region which

00:23 resulted in eight fatalities and injuries to 13 individuals.

00:27 The November 17 earthquake caused panic, damaging over 50 buildings in Sarangani, South Cotabato

00:33 and Davao Occidental Provinces.

00:35 For the unaware, the Philippines, situated in the Pacific's Ring of Fire, is prone to

00:39 earthquakes and volcanic activities, noted as the most seismically and volcanically active

00:44 zone by the US Geological Survey.

00:46 The frequency of the tremors in this region is considerable, posing persistent threats

00:50 to the area.

00:51 One of the most destructive earthquakes in recent years occurred on 15 October 2013 when

00:56 a 7.2 earthquake struck Bohol Island in the central Philippines.

01:01 The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings, infrastructure and historical landmarks

01:05 in Bohol and neighboring areas, resulting in a loss of life and injuries.

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