7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Detected, Luzon, Phillipines

Update (2139): Extensive damage being reported at Abra, Baggoc, Caoayan, Laoag City, Ilocos Sur, and more cities.

Update (2108 EST): No Tsunami threat has been issued by the Filipino government. Australian government corroborating no Tsunami threat to Australia.

Update (2106 EST): The Senate Building in Manila is currently evacuating all employees.


The Australian Government Geoscience Department has just announced the epicenter of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake has been detected in Luzon Philippines.

On July 16th, 1990 more than 1,600 people were killed in a 7.8 magnitude quake in Luzon.

This is developing.

 

Tessaron
Tessaron
United States Military Academy and American Military University Alumni. Victor covers flash military, intelligence, and geo-political updates.

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