Significant earthquake in Mindanao Philippines triggers tsunami warning but spares Thailand
The Philippines experienced a significant earthquake near the island of Mindanao, triggering a tsunami warning.
The quake, measuring 7.5 in magnitude, didn’t affect Thailand, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). Japan also issued a tsunami warning in response to the seismic activity occurring on December 3.
At 9.57pm yesterday, December 2, the TMD stated the earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines. The quake occurred at 9.37pm, with its epicentre located at a latitude of 8.54 and a longitude of 126.34 degrees east. The earthquake, with a depth of 60 kilometres, had no impact on Thailand. The TMD will promptly provide further details as they become available.
The seismic event in the Philippines’ Mindanao region has not caused any immediate adverse effects on Thailand, according to the TMD. The department quickly issued a statement after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 9.37pm yesterday, stating that its epicentre was at a latitude of 8.54 and a longitude of 126.34 degrees east with a depth of 60 kilometres.
The earthquake, while significant, did not have any impact on Thailand. Japan, in response to the earthquake, issued a tsunami warning for today. The TMD will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available, reported KhaoSod.
The TMD stated that with the epicentre located at a latitude of 8.54 and a longitude of 126.34 degrees east, the 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 60 kilometres.
“The quake did not affect Thailand. However, in response to the seismic event, Japan issued a tsunami warning for December 3.”
The earthquake, which took place near the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, prompted a tsunami warning. However, Thailand remained unaffected by the seismic activity. The department’s swift response and assurance to update the public as further details emerge demonstrate its commitment to keeping the public informed and safe.
