Philippine Earthquake Measuring 7.6 Rattles Mindanao, Possibility of Tsunami in Sulut and Papua
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao in the Philippines yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of 56 kilometers in the northern part of the island.
According to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake has the potential to trigger tsunamis in Sulut and Papua provinces. The agency warned that the tsunami could affect areas with a low elevation, particularly in coastal regions.
The quake's location at 7.34 degrees north latitude and 126.87 degrees east longitude makes it susceptible to triggering tsunamis in these provinces. The BMKG has issued warnings for the following areas:
* Sulut: Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is between 10-10 October 2025, 09:59:58 WITA
* Kota-Bitung, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 10:49:13 WITA
* Minahasa Utara Selatan, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 11:01:28 WITA
* Minahasa Selatan, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 11:02:13 WITA
* Papua, Supiori: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 12:26:43 WITA
Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders from local authorities. The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Meanwhile, a video report has been uploaded, showing the devastating effects of the earthquake on Mindanao.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao in the Philippines yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of 56 kilometers in the northern part of the island.
According to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake has the potential to trigger tsunamis in Sulut and Papua provinces. The agency warned that the tsunami could affect areas with a low elevation, particularly in coastal regions.
The quake's location at 7.34 degrees north latitude and 126.87 degrees east longitude makes it susceptible to triggering tsunamis in these provinces. The BMKG has issued warnings for the following areas:
* Sulut: Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is between 10-10 October 2025, 09:59:58 WITA
* Kota-Bitung, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 10:49:13 WITA
* Minahasa Utara Selatan, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 11:01:28 WITA
* Minahasa Selatan, Sulut: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 11:02:13 WITA
* Papua, Supiori: ETA is between 10-10 October 2025, 12:26:43 WITA
Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders from local authorities. The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Meanwhile, a video report has been uploaded, showing the devastating effects of the earthquake on Mindanao.