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Tsunamis are recorded in Guam , Palau and parts of Indonesia, Japan , and the Philippines.
Confirmed
The US Tsunami Warning Centre has issued advisories for parts of the Pacific following a massive earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines. According to local civil defence office director Rodrigo Sosmeña, 12 of the fatalities were reported in Soccsksargen - a region spanning four provinces and one city: South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City.
Here are some photos we're getting from the province's Sangihe Islands Regency: The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued safety guidance for the Mindanao region after the earthquake. Emergency officials stressed that a full-scale evacuation had not been ordered and advised the public to continue monitoring official updates and instructions.
Officials said they would continue monitoring the situation and issue additional bulletins as more information becomes available. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on social media that he has directed government agencies to act immediately.
Hazardous conditions could persist for several hours or longer, the advisory said. A tsunami warning issued earlier by Indonesian authorities has been lifted.
There are also seven people missing, the spokesperson said.
What's confirmed
- The US Tsunami Warning Centre has issued advisories for parts of the Pacific following a massive earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines.
- Here are some photos we're getting from the province's Sangihe Islands Regency: The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued safety guidance for the Mindanao region after the earthquake.
- Officials said they would continue monitoring the situation and issue additional bulletins as more information becomes available.
- Hazardous conditions could persist for several hours or longer, the advisory said.
- There are also seven people missing, the spokesperson said.
What's still developing
- There are also seven people missing, the spokesperson said.
- Here are some photos we're getting from the province's Sangihe Islands Regency: The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued safety guidance for the Mindanao region after the earthquake.
- According to local civil defence office director Rodrigo Sosmeña, 12 of the fatalities were reported in Soccsksargen - a region spanning four provinces and one city: South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and…
- A tsunami warning issued earlier by Indonesian authorities has been lifted.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on social media that he has directed government agencies to act immediately.
- The US Tsunami Warning Centre has issued advisories for parts of the Pacific following a massive earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines.
- Hazardous conditions could persist for several hours or longer, the advisory said.
- Emergency officials stressed that a full-scale evacuation had not been ordered and advised the public to continue monitoring official updates and instructions.