10.10.2025 08:00
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Asian country of the Philippines. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged citizens to be cautious. In some areas, a retreat of the sea was observed, and classes were suspended for one day due to the frightening earthquake.
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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 occurred in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. A tsunami warning was issued due to the earthquake.
OCCURRED AT A DEPTH OF 58 KILOMETERS
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 58.1 kilometers (36 miles).
CITIZENS WERE ADVISED TO BE CAUTIOUS
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a tsunami warning for the eastern and southern coastal areas of the Philippines, advising communities to be cautious of possible tsunami waves. It was noted that the sea had receded in some areas of the Philippines.
CLASSES SUSPENDED
Following the earthquake, the Davao City government announced that classes at all levels in both public and private schools were suspended to allow for a rapid assessment of damage to infrastructure and facilities.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA ALSO SHOOK
The USGS reported that a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea, a country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, similar to the Philippines. The earthquake was said to have occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers off the southeast coast of Manus Island.
The Philippines and Papua New Guinea, among the countries with the most seismic activity in the world, are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the western coast of the Palompon region of the Philippines on September 30 resulted in the deaths of more than 70 people.
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