Philippines Earthquake
The latest information on the Philippines earthquake
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USGS shakemap for the Philippines earthquake.
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The USGS says a 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Philippines. The earthquake hit at 8:47pm local time (8:47am ET). -
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has canceled its tsunami watch for the Hawaiian Islands as of 3:31 AM Hawaiian Standard Time. -

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ABS-CBN: The director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it will issue tsunami warning; urges residents in coastal areas in some parts of eastern Visayas and Mindanato to evacuate as a precaution. more... -
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center: Tsunami watch canceled for Hawaii, but some coastal areas in Hawaii "could experience non-destructive sea level changes and strong or unusual currents lasting up to several hours," estimates this may occur starting aroun 12:30 PM Hawaiian Standard Time. -

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Japan Meteorological Agency: A tsunami advisory has been issued for the following coastal areas -- Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kujukuri and Sotobo area of Chiba Prefecture, Uchibo area of Chiba Prefecture, Izu Islands, Ogasawara Islands, Sagami Bay and Miura Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Pacific coast of Aichi Prefecture, the southern portion of Mie Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, Miyazaki Prefecture, the eastern portion of Kagoshima Prefecture, Tanegashima and Yakushima area, Amami Islands, Tokara Islands, Okinawa Islands, Daitojima area, Miyakoima area and Yaeyama area.
The JMA says the tsunami height is estimated to be around 0.5 meters. -
"Strong earthquake here in Taft, Eastern Samar! And it lasted very long too!" Samar congressman, Ben Evardone, told reporters via text message. more... -

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RT @DexterGanibe: Dir Govenchong of CARAGA OCD: on going evacuation in Siargao Island coastal area facing the pacific ocean.by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:19:03 PM -
RT @ANCALERTS: Now on THE WORLD TONIGHT: Northern Samar Gov. Paul Daza says most towns in his area at riskby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:19:14 PM -
RT @donronX: Emano also reports 7 houses were destroyed by the "flashflood"by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:19:58 PM -
RT @donronX: CDO Mayor Vicente Emano reports 1 person confirmed dead, 1 injured because of flashflood caused by earthquake at Bgy Tablon ...by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:20:06 PM -
RT @ABSCBNNews: Dir. Govenchong of CARAGA OCD: Ongoing evacuation in Siargao Island coastal area facing the Pacific Ocean |via @DexterGanibeby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:21:49 PM -
RT @ABSCBNNews: Residents in 6 coastal villages in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur have been evacuated |via @dennis_datuby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:21:53 PM -
Follow @ANCALERTS, @ABSCBNNews @DZMMTeleRadyo for the developing stories on #phtrenchquake, tsunami alert. Website: www.abs-cbnnews.comby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:24:48 PM -
RT @ANCALERTS: Leyte Gov. Carlos Petilla says some residents have evacuated following the tsunami warningby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:28:08 PM -
RT @ANCALERTS: Leyte Gov. Carlos Petilla says there's no power in Taclobanby JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:28:11 PM -

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RT @DZMMTeleRadyo: Sec. Lacierda: Pangulong Aquino, inatasan si DND Sec. at NDRRMC Chair Voltaire Gazmin para imonitor ng tsunami katuwa ...by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:33:23 PM -
RT @DZMMTeleRadyo: Sec. Lacierda: Pangulong Aquino, ipinasisiguro sa NDRRMC ang payapa at maayos na paglilikas sa mga lugar na maaapektu ...by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:33:26 PM -
RT @ANCALERTS: In case you missed it: Those in coastal areas in N.Samar, E.Samar, Leyte, S. Leyte, Surigao del Norte & Sur must evac ...by JojoMalig via twitter 8/31/2012 2:34:01 PM -
Estimated initial tsunami wave arrival time (Zulu Time):
Geme, Indonesia - 13:35
Berebere, Indonesia - 13:53
Patani, Indonesia - 14:19
Legaspi, Philippines - 13:38
Davao, Philippines - 13:40
Palanan, Philippines - 13:53
Malakal, Belau - 14:07
Source: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center bulletin -

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Earthquake information from Phivolcs on this morning's large earthquake, says damage and aftershocks are expected. -

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Tsunami warning bulletin issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. source
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Tsunami alert map from the Philippines Office of Civil Defense, via Facebook
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RT @mlq3: While PTWC lifted its warning let us stay tuned for official advisory NDRRMC. Evac. alert at this time is still operational. # ...by gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:10:07 PM -
While PTWC lifted its warning, stay tuned for official advisory from NDRRMC. Evac. alert at this time still operational (via @mlq3, @PTVph)by gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:11:30 PM -
Clarification: Phivolcs has not yet cancelled the local tsunami alert. #phtrenchquake (via @rickycarandang)by gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:18:06 PM -
Minor stampede occurs in a Tacloban City mall due to #phtrenchquake. Mayor Alfredo Romualdez now being interviewed live on GMA News TV 11.by gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:20:47 PM -
Tacloban Mayor Alfredo Romualdez: We are still monitoring the evacuation. #NewsTVLiveby gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:24:29 PM -
Phivolcs: Tsunami alert still up in Southern Leyte, Samar provinces, and Surigao provinces. #phtrenchquakeby gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:28:41 PM -
8th infantry division positioning to assist evacuations. 546 engineer combat battalion assisting evacuees. (via @rickycarandang)by gmanews via twitter 8/31/2012 3:29:03 PM
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