Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami warning issued
A major earthquake hit the Philippines during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:24 | 11 August 2021
- Modified Date: 10:24 | 11 August 2021
It reported that an earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 hit the archipelago country around 01:46 a.m. Philippines time Thursday (1746 GMT Wednesday).
The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be around Pondaguitan. There was no sign of any damage when this report was filed.
High-magnitude earthquake has triggered tsunami threat within 186 miles of the epicenter, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
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