Earthquake : 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Philippines; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to seismic monitoring agencies.
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Philippines; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to seismic monitoring agencies.
⚠️ UPDATE: A strong M6.3 earthquake has struck off Sarangani, Mindanao, Philippines.
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The tremor hit at 12:13 PM local time today, causing crowds to panic and evacuate buildings. No casualties or major damage are reported.
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The earthquake’s epicentre was located offshore, triggering noticeable tremors across several coastal provinces and nearby inland areas. The shaking prompted residents to evacuate homes, offices, and commercial buildings as a precaution.
Local disaster risk reduction and management authorities have launched damage assessment operations to determine the impact on infrastructure, residential buildings, and public utilities. Officials have also urged the public to remain alert, warning that aftershocks are possible in the coming hours.
No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake, and there were no immediate reports of fatalities, injuries, or significant structural damage at the time of reporting.
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where frequent movement of tectonic plates results in regular earthquakes and volcanic activity.
മധ്യ കേരളത്തിൽ വിവിധ പ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ കനത്ത മഴ തുടരുന്നു. താഴെപ്പറയുന്ന പ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ പുലർച്ച വരെ മഴ തുടരാൻ സാധ്യതയുണ്ടെന്നാണ് നിഗമനം.
എറണാകുളം, കോട്ടയം, പെരുമ്പാവൂര്, തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ, കോലഞ്ചേരി, ആലുവ, ചീരാല്, അങ്കമാലി, ആലപ്പുഴ, മൂന്നാര്, മുട്ടം, ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ട, വൈക്കം,തലയോലപറമ്പ്, നേര്യമംഗലം, കോലഞ്ചേരി, അടിമാലി, അഞ്ചല്, ഏറ്റുമാനൂര്, കല്ലറ, മേഖലകളില് പുലര്ച്ചെ വരെ ശക്തമായ മഴ തുടരാന് സാധ്യത. കോഴിക്കോട് തെക്ക്, തൃശൂര്, മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലകളില് നിലവില് മഴ വിട്ടു നില്ക്കുന്നുണ്ടെങ്കിലും രാത്രി 10.30 ന് ശേഷം ഒറ്റപ്പെട്ട ശക്തമായ മഴയ്ക്കു സാധ്യതയുള്ളത്.
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