Philippines Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued

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Earthquake Strikes Philippines

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning.
The quake was centered in the Philippine Sea, about 12 miles east of the small town of Santiago
It occurred at a depth of about 36 miles
A "destructive tsunami is expected with life-threatening wave heights" on the archipelago nation's east coast

What's Next?

Will you be affected by the tsunami warning?

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