Philippines No Longer at Risk from Japan Earthquake
The Philippines has been reassured that it is not at risk of a tsunami following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The agency confirmed that no tsunami threat was detected in the region.
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 47 kilometers, was felt in parts of southern Japan but did not trigger any significant seismic activity in the Philippines. Phivolcs stated that the country’s coastal areas remain safe from any potential tsunami waves.
The agency continues to monitor the situation closely, as it is common for seismic events in the Pacific Ring of Fire to generate secondary effects. However, based on current data, no immediate danger is expected for the Philippines.
The information was provided by Phivolcs, which is responsible for monitoring seismic and volcanic activity in the country. (cebudailynews.inquirer.net)
