Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Philippines, no tsunami threat [View all]

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Source: Reuters

>> (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said there was no threat of a Pacific-wide tsunami after the quake.

The quake struck at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles) around Bohol island, to the north of Mindanao island. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.





Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/15/us-quake-philippines-idUSBRE99E00O20131015

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I was on the phone talking to someone from ebay.com a few minutes ago and suddenly a huge earthquake hit.

I advised the young woman that was panicking badly to get under a doorway and brace herself.

You could here all of this thumping and screaming and it went on and on and suddenly the line went dead!!

My god, I think it was India -- not sure; seems it was the Philippines, I stand corrected!

In any event, you could here the thumping, the shaking, etc. and wow, I hope where ever this was, that everyone there is safe.

I'm sure it will be on the news momentarily!!!

Stay safe people wherever you are!!!

YIKES.

Prayers for these people! Lots of them too!

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