A preliminary Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake has struck in the Philippines, causing Tsunami Advisories to be issued in areas in the Pacific. The depth as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has the depth estimated as 35km, or about 22 mi underground.
Preliminarily, the epicenter is estimated to be 24 miles west southwest of Burias, Philippines, located in the Pacific Ocean. In the Philippines, a Tsunami Warning has been issued, for wave heights of more than 1 meter above normal tides, with a risk for higher waves in closed bays and straits. The US Tsunami Warning Center has issued advisories for most of the pacific islands, along with Guam. Japan has also issued a Tsunami Advisory.
Early images are coming out, with collapsed buildings. Live streams from the area are repeating the last few seconds of shaking before being taken offline.
The Faytuks Weather Team has made this a live blog, and will be updating as we get more information.
US Tsunami Warning Center Update
We have new information in from the US Tsunami Warning Center, stating that Tsunami waves between 1-3 meters are possible along portions of the Philippines, along with wave heights of 0.3-1 meter is possible for some coasts in Malaysia and Indonesia.This means that wave heights between 3-10 feet are possible within portions of the Philippines close to the shore, and up to 3 feet along portions of Malaysia and Indonesia.Based on ocean buoys and stations, it is suspected that this wave has already started.There is NO threat to the continental US/Hawaii when it comes to this Tsunami.
A strong aftershock just occurred, with official estimates unknown at this time, however likely ranging within M6.0-7.0 range.
Tsunami waves between 1-3 meters are possible along portions of the Philippines, along with wave heights of 0.3-1 meter is possible for some coasts in Malaysia and Indonesia. This means that wave heights between 3-10 feet are possible within portions of the Philippines close to the shore, and up to 3 feet along portions of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based on ocean buoys and stations, it is suspected that this wave has already started.
There is NO threat to the continental US/Hawaii when it comes to this Tsunami.
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