Philippines: Officials issue tsunami warning following powerful earthquake southeast of Mindanao Island early Aug. 12

Event

Officials have issued a tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred southeast of Mindanao Island early Aug. 12. The earthquake occurred approximate 146 km (91 miles) southeast of Davao City. Tsunamis are possible in coastal areas within at least 300 km (186 miles) of the earthquake's epicenter.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Move away from the immediate coastline; tsunamis can be long-duration events, and the threat may persist for hours. Vacate multistoried buildings or unreinforced structures in areas where strong shaking occurred; aftershocks could cause additional damage. Cellular networks may be overwhelmed; use text messaging if services are available. Due to the threat of landslides, seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected area.