Breitbart By AMY FURR
An earthquake hit Saturday just before 11:00 p.m. off the coast of the Philippines in Mindanao, igniting fears of a possible tsunami.
A tsunami warning was issued after the quake erupted, the Associated Press (AP)Â reported, noting it was a preliminary magnitude 7.6.
The outlet continued:
The quake struck at 10:37 p.m. at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.
According to the National Ocean Service, a tsunami consists of massive waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions beneath the sea that grow in height while traveling inland.
âThe speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave. Tsunami waves may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters,â the site read…
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