Strong earthquake hits Philippines, intensity of 7.5, tsunami warning issued

Earthquake Philippines: The land of Philippines has been shaken by strong earthquake. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the intensity of this earthquake has been measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale. In view of the intensity of the earthquake, a tsunami warning has been issued. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 63 km (39 mi). According to the National Center for Seismology, the Philippines was shaken by a strong earthquake at 8:07 pm. The intensity of the earthquake was so strong that panic spread among the people and people came out of the buildings in panic. At present there is no news of any loss of life or property.

Earthquake of Magnitude:7.4, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 20:07:08 IST, Lat: 8.56 & Long: 126.40, Depth: 50 Km ,Location: Mindanao,Philippines for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/r2BBXhuHfU@KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/SQ0p0nXAYQ

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 2, 2023

Advice to go to higher areas

Given the intensity of the earthquake, there is a possibility of a tsunami in the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. A Philippine government agency has advised people in the provinces of Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental on the eastern coast of Mindanao to immediately evacuate to higher ground.

There was an earthquake last month also

Let us tell you that last month also there was a strong earthquake in the Philippines. The intensity of this earthquake was measured at 6.7. The earthquake occurred 26 kilometers (16 mi) south of Burias, on the southern tip of the Philippines. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 78 kilometers (48 mi).

Earthquakes occur frequently in the Philippines

In fact, due to its location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', Philippines often experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The 'Ring of Fire' is a bow-shaped line in the part of the Pacific Ocean where there are the most active volcanoes.