Philippine Earthquake Magnitude Revised Down to 7.8; Taiwan's Weather Agency Says No Tsunami Warning Issued

(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Xiongfeng, Taipei, 8th) A strong earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on the morning of the 8th. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that according to updated information from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, Taiwan is not included in the tsunami impact zone. Estimated wave heights for Taiwan are below 30 centimeters, which does not meet the standard for issuing a tsunami warning.

The Seismology Center of the CWA reported that the magnitude of the morning earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, was revised from 8.2 to 7.8. Regarding the tsunami triggered by the earthquake, based on the warning content issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the CWA's calculations, the estimated wave heights for Taiwan are below 30 centimeters, failing to meet the threshold for a tsunami warning.

The Seismology Center stated that in the subsequent update from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, Taiwan was not included in the affected area. The center will continue to monitor the situation and issue information as needed. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150608