"Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Spark Panic in Philippines"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Spark Panic in Philippines"
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck the southern Philippines, causing widespread panic and prompting a tsunami warning. One person was killed and several others injured as residents scrambled to higher ground. The tsunami warning was later dropped, but subsequent earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.6 and 6.9 were recorded. Evacuation orders were issued in parts of Japan. The Philippines, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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