Japan earthquake: No tsunami threat in PH

Brian J. Ochoa 04/20/2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a strong earthquake that struck Japan on Monday afternoon, April 20.…

Powerful 7.6 earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami warning lifted

Agence France Presse 12/09/2025

TOKYO, Japan — A major earthquake rocked Japan’s northern coast on Monday, with the country’s meteorological agency recording several tsunami waves and local media reporting injuries. The magnitude 7.6 quake — which struck off Misawa on Japan’s…

After Russia earthquake, millions evacuate in face of Pacific tsunamis

Agence France Presse 07/31/2025

PUERTA AYORA, Ecuador — One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East Wednesday, causing tsunamis that forced millions to evacuate homes across the Pacific rim, from Japan to Ecuador. The magnitude 8.8…

Tsunami warning issued by Phivolcs after powerful earthquake in Russia

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 07/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Coastal areas in the Philippines facing the Pacific Ocean have been warned by state seismologists against “tsunami wave height[s] of less than one meter” that may arrive between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on…

Tsunami warnings up in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii after 8.7-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East 

07/30/2025

TOKYO — A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and people…

Prepare tsunami evac plans, LGUs told after Ilocos undersea quakes

Darryl John Esguerra 12/22/2024

MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has alerted local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon to prepare their earthquake and tsunami evacuation plans after a series of earthquakes occurred offshore…

Taiwan earthquake death toll now at four

04/03/2024

Taipei, Taiwan —At least four people were killed and nearly 60 injured Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before…

Taiwan earthquake update:  One feared dead, dozens injured 

04/03/2024

Taipei, Taiwan—At least one person was feared dead and nearly 60 injured Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning in the Philippines cancelled

04/03/2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) cancelled a tsunami warning that had been issued after a major earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. “Based on available data of our sea level monitoring stations…

Taiwan hit by strong earthquake; tsunami warnings issued

04/03/2024

TAIPEI—An earthquake offshore Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the capital Taipei on Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024, knocking out power in several parts of the city and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands of southern Japan…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning raised in coastal areas of the Philippines

04/03/2024

Manila, Philippines —The Philippines warned of “high tsunami waves” and called for the evacuation of coastal areas across the country Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Taiwan. READ MORE: Taiwan hit by strong earthquake; tsunami…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Japan earthquake toll hits 30 as rescuers race to find survivors

CDN Digital 01/02/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Japan earthquake toll hits 30 as rescuers race to find survivors At…

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