Philippines's Mindanao on Saturday (Dec 2) was hit with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The seismic event occurred at a depth of 63 km (39 miles), as reported by EMSC. Following the earthquake, the US tsunami warning system promptly issued a tsunami warning.

After the powerful earthquake jolted the archipelagic country in the Southeast Asia region, tsunamis are expected in the Philippines as well as in Japan.

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The Philippine Seismology Agency, PHIVOLCS, has issued a warning that&nbsp;waves are anticipated to reach the Philippines around midnight local time (1600 GMT). It said that the waves may persist for several hours.

Meanwhile, Japan&nbsp;is expected to experience tsunami waves of up to one metre (3 feet) along its western coast around 1:30 am on Sunday (1630 GMT on Saturday), Reuters reported quoting NHK.

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The US Geological Survey has assessed the earthquake at a magnitude of 7.6, with a depth of 32 km (20 miles).

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The seismic event occurred at 10:37 pm (1437 GMT). It is yet to be seen if there will be any urgent precautions and evacuation measures to be taken by the authorities in view of the powerful quake.

<h2>6.4 aftershock&nbsp;</h2>

The southern island of Mindanao experienced a succession of aftershocks, including one of 6.4 magnitude, following the late Saturday (Dec 2) magnitude 7.6 quake. The seismic activity has heightened concerns and vigilance in the affected region, with authorities closely monitoring the situation for any further developments. The earthquake has prompted a tsunami alert and caused a swift movement of residents to safer inland areas.

(With inputs from agencies)

Philippines's Mindanao on Saturday (Dec 2) was hit with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 63 km (39 miles), as reported by EMSC.

Philippines's Mindanao on Saturday (Dec 2) was hit with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 63 km (39 miles), as reported by EMSC. Following the earthquake, the US tsunami warning system promptly issued a tsunami warning. After the powerful earthquake jolted the archipelagic country in the Southeast Asia region, tsunamis are expected in the Philippines as well as in Japan. Also Read | North Korea roars back at US, says satellite interference will be seen as declaration of war The Philippine Seismology Agency, PHIVOLCS, has issued a warning that waves are anticipated to reach the Philippines around midnight local time (1600 GMT). It said that the waves may persist for several hours. Meanwhile, Japan is expected to experience tsunami waves of up to one metre (3 feet) along its western coast around 1:30 am on Sunday (1630 GMT on Saturday), Reuters reported quoting NHK. Also Read | Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine The US Geological Survey has assessed the earthquake at a magnitude of 7.6, with a depth of 32 km (20 miles). Watch | Indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House The seismic event occurred at 10:37 pm (1437 GMT). It is yet to be seen if there will be any urgent precautions and evacuation measures to be taken by the authorities in view of the powerful quake. 6.4 aftershock The southern island of Mindanao experienced a succession of aftershocks, including one of 6.4 magnitude, following the late Saturday (Dec 2) magnitude 7.6 quake. The seismic activity has heightened concerns and vigilance in the affected region, with authorities closely monitoring the situation for any further developments. The earthquake has prompted a tsunami alert and caused a swift movement of residents to safer inland areas. (With inputs from agencies)

7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines, tsunami warning issued

Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday,&nbsp;the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am (local time) or 2:19 am (Greenwich Mean Time).

There was a conflict in the initial seismic reading of the earthquake.

While the German Research Centre for Geosciences said that the earthquake was of 6.5 magnitude, the Philippine seismology agency said that it recorded the earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the richter scale.

The tremors were also felt in the capital&nbsp;and in nearby provinces.

The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that damage and aftershocks are expected, Manila-headquartered Rappler news portal reported.

People took to social media with their immediate reactions following the earthquake.&nbsp;

"Very long and strong earthquake in Manila just now. Made me realize how unprepared and not-emergency-ready I am. I just froze and didn’t know what to do. Driving around Makati now and seeing loads of people who evacuated from their buildings. I’m glad they knew what to do," a user wrote on Twitter.

Another user shared visuals of students at an educational institute being evacuated right before their graduation ceremony.&nbsp;

This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon.

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Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am (local time) or 2:19 am (Greenwich Mean Time). There was a conflict in the initial seismic reading of the earthquake. While the German Research Centre for Geosciences said that the earthquake was of 6.5 magnitude, the Philippine seismology agency said that it recorded the earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the richter scale. The tremors were also felt in the capital and in nearby provinces. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that damage and aftershocks are expected, Manila-headquartered Rappler news portal reported. People took to social media with their immediate reactions following the earthquake. "Very long and strong earthquake in Manila just now. Made me realize how unprepared and not-emergency-ready I am. I just froze and didn’t know what to do. Driving around Makati now and seeing loads of people who evacuated from their buildings. I’m glad they knew what to do," a user wrote on Twitter. Another user shared visuals of students at an educational institute being evacuated right before their graduation ceremony. This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces