The second tremor was of 6.8 magnitude, which further frightened the people already living in panic.
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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Friday morning in the sea near the southern island of Mindanao. Since then, 75 aftershocks have occurred, including a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the evening.
Earlier, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning in the morning, but it was lifted two hours later. The situation is now normal. Six people have died so far due to the earthquake.
Earlier, on September 30, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine province of Cebu, killing 72 people and injuring approximately 150.
The people of the Philippines have been living in fear for the past few days. The continuous strong tremors in the country have caused sleepless nights. Two major earthquakes were felt in the Philippines on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning. Just hours after the massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, another powerful 6.9-magnitude tremor struck the southern region, spreading widespread panic. The tremors were so strong that many buildings were damaged and power supply was disrupted in many places. People rushed out of their homes to save their lives.
More powerful aftershocks may follow
Several videos have surfaced on social media, showing the panic among people. Two major earthquakes in a single day have spread panic among the people of the Philippines. Seismologists confirmed that the first major earthquake was of magnitude 7.4, with its epicenter located in the sea near Davao Oriental province. People had not yet recovered from this first tremor when another 6.9-magnitude tremor was felt shortly after. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has warned that more aftershocks could be felt in the coming days after these powerful earthquakes, so people need to remain vigilant.
Coastal areas evacuated due to tsunami fears
The magnitude of the 7.4 quake was so strong that a tsunami alert was immediately issued in nearby coastal areas. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., monitoring the situation, said that a safe environment must be established before rescue and relief operations could begin. People were forced to flee their homes in a hurry to save their lives, leading to numerous videos of panic and chaos on social media. Officials from the Office of Civil Defense said in a press briefing that at least one person was killed by debris in the southern province.
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