Philippines lifts tsunami alert after deadly 7.8 earthquake
Key takeaways
- The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao.
- The seismological agencies of the Philippines and Indonesia issued tsunami warnings, advising people along the coast to evacuate to higher ground or travel inland.
- Tsunami damage was reported in at least one village after the earthquake sent 1-meter (3-foot) waves into nearby coasts.
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The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao. At least 15 people were killed and more than 200 injured.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eytx The powerful earthquake caused substantial damage on the Philippine island of Mindanao Image: Edwin Espejo/AFPAdvertisement A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 200 others.
The seismological agencies of the Philippines and Indonesia issued tsunami warnings, advising people along the coast to evacuate to higher ground or travel inland. Both countries lifted their alerts later on Monday.