The state seismologist lifted on Sunday morning, Dec. 4 the tsunami warning associated with the 7.4 earthquake for all coastal communities in Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental.
In a press release issued at 3:23 AM, Phivolcs said it lifted the warning as the tsunami threat “largely passed the Philippines.”
“The last recorded tsunami wave arrival in the Philippines occurred at 02:52 AM (PST) at Hinatuan-Bislig Bay Station on Mawes Island,” it said.
The state seismologist advises the local governments of Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental to “assess the tsunami’s impact and accordingly inform and instruct the coastal population at risk.”
"Boats at sea are still advised to follow instructions from the Coast Guard or appropriate port authorities as they safely return to the coast,” Phivolcs added.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, a strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur at 10:37 PM.
The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a 25-kilometer depth of focus.
The state seismologist initially reported a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and later upgraded it to a 7.4 quake.
