Tsunami Warning for Hawaii from Philippines Quake Cancelled

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By: Brian Shields - Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:08:32 -0800

HAWAII (KRON) -- A Tsunami Warning issued for the state of Hawaii is now cancelled but similar warnings remain in effect for parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Belau after a Magnitude 7.6 quake Friday morning.

Scientists say the earthquake was about 21 miles deep. It is centered near Sulangan along the eastern coast of the Philippines.

At least two aftershocks measured at Magnitude 5.4 and 5.5 were reported within minutes of the initial quake.

While the tsunami warning was cancelled for Hawaii, experts say some coastal areas in the state could experience "small non-destructive sea level changes and strong or unusual currents lasting up to several hours." If that happens, it should start at about 12:30 p.m. Hawaii time, 3:30 p.m. California time.

There are no confirmed reports of damage or injuries from the quake yet.

Stay tuned to KRON 4 and KRON4.com for the latest on this developing story.

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Let's hope our family and friends in these areas including the Philippines listen to the warning and are o.k.

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There are no confirmed reports of damage or injuries from the quake yet.

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Tremor shakes Iloilo, Capiz, Negros Occidental

ILOILO CITY, Philippines—A strong earthquake jolted the Visayas Friday evening sending people outside their homes and causing vehicles to stop in the streets.

The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.6, was felt in Iloilo City, many towns of Iloilo province, Capiz and Negros Occidental.

Tables, chairs and other furniture were visibly moving during the tremor. Many residents ran out of their homes and vehicles stopped on the roads.

Intensity 7 felt in several Visayas towns—Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines —The strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck off Eastern Samar was felt at varying intensities across the Visayas and Mindanao.

Intensity 7 was felt in the Eastern Samar towns of Guiuan, Oras, Sulat and Borongan City, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismoloy (Phivolcs) said in an advisory.

Intensity 6 was recorded in Siargao island, Surigao del Norte, Tacloban City, Palo, Leyte, Saint Bernard, and Southern Leyte.

Intensity 5 was recorded in Mati City, Compostela valley, Legaspi City, Iloilo City, Bislig City, and Iligan City, while Intensity 4 was recorded in Butuan City, Catbalogan City, Butuan City, and Cagayan De Oro City.

Intensity 3 was felt in Cotabato City, Mamajao, Camiguin, and General Santos City, and Intensity 2 in Marawi City and Sipalay City.

Edited August 31, 2012 by The Patriot