Summary
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, causing a tsunami warning and leading to evacuations in coastal towns. At least one person died, and there were power outages and school closures in some areas. The affected region, already dealing with recent natural disasters, continued to experience aftershocks.
Key Facts
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines.
- Philippine and Indonesian authorities issued tsunami warnings after the quake.
- At least one person died, and there were power cuts and school closures.
- Overhead cables swayed, and people outside a hospital in Davao City were treated in a carpark due to tremors.
- Some buildings in the Davao Oriental province were reported damaged.
- The Philippines is located on the "Ring of Fire," an area known for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Aftershocks with magnitudes of 2.6 to 4.9 continued to affect the southern region of Mindanao.
- Minor tsunamis were detected in Indonesia, with the highest being 17 cm on the Talaud Islands.
