Tsunami warning triggered as massive 6.9 strength earthquake strikes off Philippines
A POWERFUL 6.9 strength earthquake struck near the island of Mindanao in the Philippines according to the US Geological Survey.
By JAMES BICKERTON
Express.co.uk
Sat, Dec 29, 2018
The US based National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning, which was later cancelled, for the Philippines and Indonesia. It stated that tsunami waves of up to 30cm should be expected on the coastlines nearest to the earthquake. An earlier NWS notice said tsunamis could occur on coasts up to 300 kilometres from the earthquake’s centre.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned: “Minor sea level disturbances such as strong currents and rapid rise and fall of seawaters are expected.
“The concerned public is advised to be on alert for unusual waves.”
The institute urged locals to move away from the shoreline.
Those already at sea in boats were told to remain offshore in deep water and await further advice.
Tsunami had been expected to hit between 12pm and 2pm local time (4pm and 6pm GMT).
The earthquake epicentre was located to the south-east of Mindanao island, in the south Philippines.
Locals report the tremor lasted around 30 seconds.
According to the US Geological Survey it struck at a depth of 60 kilometres (37 miles).
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