Friday, August 31, 2012

Asia - Voice of America: Strong Earthquake Near Philippines

Asia - Voice of America
asia
Strong Earthquake Near Philippines
Aug 31st 2012, 14:59

A strong earthquake has struck under the sea near the Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning for the region.  The U.S. Geological Survey says Friday's 7.6-magnitude quake was centered to the east of the Philippines, about 96 kilometers from the town of Sulangan. It initially said the quake had a magnitude of 7.9.  Philippine officials have urged people living in the eastern Samar region to evacuate to higher ground.  Tsunami warnings are in effect for Indonesia, the ...

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