7.2 magnitude quake hits Southern-Philippines,Tsunami alert issued

Manila, Dec 29: A tsunami warning has been issued for the Philippines after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Southern island of Mindanao.

“Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible along the coasts of Indonesia and the Philippines”, said the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

Government agencies have been advised to inform populations in coastal areas of the risk and to instruct them on relevant evacuation procedures, depending on the threat level.