Tsunami Scare After 7.4 Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia

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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines' Mindanao region, sparking tsunami warnings across parts of the Philippines and Indonesia. Panic spread as authorities warned of waves up to 3 meters high. Fortunately, the tsunami threat passed with only minor waves recorded. One life was tragically lost, and the nation continues to reel from a series of recent natural disasters. Here's what happened — and what comes next. WooGlobe Ref : WGA188729 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A massive earthquake just rocked the Philippines and Indonesia.

00:04And for a moment, panic swept the region as tsunami warnings blared.

00:08At 9.43 a.m. local time, a powerful magnitude 7.4 quake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

00:15The tremors were so intense that tsunami alerts were issued across southern Mindanao

00:20and parts of Indonesia's North Sulawesi.

00:23The warnings painted a terrifying picture.

00:26Waves up to 3 meters high could crash into coastal towns.

00:30But within two hours, relief washed over residents as the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center called off the threat.

00:37In reality, waves recorded were much smaller, just 30 centimeters in Tandag

00:42and between 3 to 17 centimeters in Indonesia.

00:45Still, the quake left its mark.

00:47One woman tragically died in Maddy City after being struck by falling debris.

00:51And all of this hits as the Philippines is already battling the aftermath of deadly quakes and typhoons in recent weeks.

00:57President Marcos says rescue operations will begin once it's safe.

01:02And the U.N. has announced it's ready to step in with aid if needed.

01:06This wasn't just a quake.

01:07It was another test of strength for a nation already reeling.

01:11But in the face of disaster, the Filipino spirit remains unshaken.

01:14The U.N. has announced it's already been a special damage.

01:28But in the case of a nation, the U.N. has announced an application.

01:31The U.N. has announced it's always been a special time to do it.

01:33The U.N. has announced this presentation.

01:35The U.N. has announced it won't seem to be a special time to do it.

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