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Tsunami Information No.: 1

Date Issued: April 29, 2017
Time Issued: 5:03 AM

ADVISORY
Sea Level Disturbances
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 occurred Sarangani on
(2017/04/29) at 04:23 AM (Philippine Standard Time) located at 05.48 oN, 125.32
o
E with depth of 87 km.

SEA LEVEL DISTURBANCES such as strong currents and rapid rise and fall of
seawaters are expected. The concerned public is advised to be on alert for unusual waves.
Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records of the tsunami in the Philippine
Sea, coastal areas in Philippine provinces fronting the Celebes Sea are expected to
experience wave heights of less than one meter above the normal tide levels. The first
tsunami waves will arrive between 4:28 AM to 5:23 AM, (2017/04/29) (PST) and may not be
the largest. These waves may continue for hours.

People are advised to STAY AWAY FROM THE BEACH AND NOT TO GO TO THE
COAST fronting Celebes Sea of the following provinces during this period 4:28 AM to 5:23
AM and until the threat has passed:

Sarangani Davao Oriental

Davao Occidental Sultan Kudarat
South Cotabato

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