**Powerful Earthquakes Strike the Philippines** **December 2, 2023:** A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine Sea early Saturday morning. According to WEB PHIVOLCS, the quake occurred at 2:52 AM local time, approximately 220 kilometers east-northeast of Sulangan, Eastern Samar. **Evacuations Underway:** The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued an advisory, prompting evacuations in coastal areas of Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Sorsogon due to the threat of a tsunami. However, the tsunami alert has since been lifted. **Minimal Damage Reported:** Initial reports indicate that the earthquake caused minimal damage to infrastructure and no casualties have been reported so far. PHIVOLCS is monitoring the situation and updating their bulletins as new information becomes available. **Recent Seismic Events:** WEB PHIVOLCS also reported the following recent seismic events in the Philippines: * November 17: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing one person. * October 29: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Davao region. * September 11: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay informed, follow instructions from local authorities, and take precautions to ensure their safety.
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