earthquake safety measures
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea: No Damage Reported in Island Chain
Nov 09, 2025 09:02 pm CST
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, with tremors felt across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Officials confirmed no casualties or property damage resulted from the seismic event. Authorities issued safety advisories for tourists and fishermen as precautionary measures, with the epicenter located near Barren Island, India's only active volcano region.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines: Students Take Shelter as Tsunami Warnings Issued
Oct 10, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Friday morning, causing panic and evacuation. Video footage shows university students ducking under chairs for protection while a hospital evacuated patients. The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for dangerous waves up to 3 meters high along coastal areas. This disaster comes just ten days after another earthquake killed 71 people in Cebu province, highlighting the vulnerability of the Philippines, which experiences approximately 800 earthquakes annually due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."