Philippines Braces for Potential Tsunami After 7.6 Magnitude Undersea Earthquake
- Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:58am by
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MANILA, Philippines (TheBlaze/AP) – A 7.6-magnitude undersea quake struck off the eastern coast of the Philippines late Friday, triggering tsunami warnings across the region. At least one house collapsed and power was knocked out in several Philippine cities, local radio reported.
A tsunami alert originally was issued for several countries including Japan and for Pacific islands as far away as the Northern Marianas, but most of them were soon lifted, leaving warnings only for the Philippines, Indonesia and Palau, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Some reports are saying the quakes magnitude was 7.9.
School children cover their heads as they evacuate from their school campus during a nationwide earthquake drill in Manila, Philippines, Friday June 29. (Photo: AP/Bullit Marquez)
“My neighbors and I have evacuated. We are now on our way to the mountains,” fisherman Marlon Lagramado told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from the coastal town of Guiwan in the Philippine province of Eastern Samar.
The quake, with preliminary magnitude 7.6, hit at a depth of 34.9 kilometers (21.7 miles) and was centered 106 kilometers (66 miles) east of Samar Island, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The head of the Philippine seismology agency, Renato Solidum, said that residents living along the coastline of eastern Samar Island were advised to evacuate to high ground in case of the tsunami.
A local radio station reported one houses collapsed in southern Cagayan de Oro city and there was no electricity in several other towns and cities across the central and southern Philippines.
This story has been updated since its original posting.
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de Clamores
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 12:54amThe islands of Samar and Leyte are in the edge of the “Ring of Fire” and this line go further south to the eastern shores of Mindanao. The Filipinos are not asking for your help 2012 HEY. Tsunami or not, Filipinos all over the world sends box packages and money to their families and relatives in need, in the Philippines. Most on a regular basis.And when there is a disaster or natural catastrophe in the Philippines, they will, on their own, without noise and fanfare, mobilize themselves and send help to their less fortunate countrymen.It is their corrupt government that screws up the process….But the Filipinos everywhere will not ask for your help. They always take care of their own.
All that they desire are our prayers. That the LORD, as in times past, will be their steadfast Shield and ever present HELP in times of danger.
Report Post »Wake-Up-Now-America
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:25amNote: American man married to a lovely Filipina. From the story: “….. told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from the coastal town of Guiwan in the Philippine province of Eastern Samar” The AP got the town name wrong. The town is “Guiuan”, not “Guiwan” My wife is from Buabua which is located (as the crow flies) about 5.75 miles north of Guiuan. I have been to Guiuan many times.
Report Post »Ralphbp
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:07pmMy lovely wife is Filipina and we watch “The Filipino Channel” all the time. I love the Philippines and the people. They are hard-working, loving and determined. They have had a very difficult year this year with typhoons and floods. 97% of the country lives in poverty, but they are happy and they make do and love the Lord. We pray for those who are suffering. May the Lord give them peace in their hearts and may those who can send support.
Report Post »Bishop50
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:51pmThese earthquake are only the beginning. Until the heart of man changes there is much more to come.
Report Post »Drought, Floods, Earthquakes and Famine are only the beginning of sorrows. The Lord is speaking, to a proud stiff necked generation. Yet he offers a way out but will the people hear and repent, and seek the Face of the Lord? All these things shall be fulfilled rather man believes or not. The truth shall be known. Repent! Ancient Israel learned the hard way and we are on the same track.
IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:03amMy heart and prayers go out to all that may be in the way of a possible tsunami. God Bless and watch over you. Go and be safe.
Report Post »2012hey
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:01amOh GOD I am so tired of having the news foist upon us the cares of the world. We have enough to worry about in our own country. We don‘t give a rat’s behind about the troubles of the rest of the world. We need to take care of ourselves!!!
Report Post »LMW
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:28pmI hope you are not serious as not caring for other people who are in danger shows you are not a nice person. 33000 lost their lives in Japan when whole towns were washed away last year. Shame on you.
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:49pmSpeak for yourself. I have known quite a few Philippinos over the years. They are good people and don’t deserve this.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:55amMany, many earthquakes this past month around the world. God be with the people in harm’s way from this one. I truly pray that this is not a precursor to an even larger one in the same vicinity in the next few days.
I found this very interesting. You might too.
http://earthquaketoday.blogspot.com/2012_08_01_archive.html
Report Post »GlennaBeckski
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:46amI hope you’re right CHIEF. Earthquakes are coming fast and furious. Come Quickly Lord Jesus!
Report Post »2012hey
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:58amThere are not more or less earthquakes than there have been throughout history. Big difference now is that the news travels the globe much faster and with all the news organizations needing to “report” the news they feel it necessary to hype an earthquake and potential tsunami on the other side of the planet from us…
Report Post »GlennaBeckski
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:45pmDo you know that for a fact or is that an educated guess. As a blood bought Christian, I happen to believe we are in the last days. Earthquakes as well as other climate related activities are one of the major signs… along with a whole host of other areas. Rather than argue semantics with you.. I would suggest you examine your relationship with the Lord whom you will one day stand before and give an account of your life… ready or not… it will be so.
Google earthquakes.. end times.. prayer of salvation.
Your eternal life hangs in the balance. I KNOW where I’m going.. do you?
Report Post »Why not take an hour or so and do some research on a subject matter that WILL have Eternal ramifications.
KeystoneState
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:23amMadeline Albright is already blaming the Bush Administration.
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:19amKrakatow (Son of Krakatoa) isn’t too far from there. Pray for them and for us all.
Report Post »GlennaBeckski
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:44amWill do
Report Post »floridareader
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:07amMay God protect them.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:05amI hope this comes to nothing for their sake.
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