Phivolcs told residents on the Philippines northern and eastern seaboards to monitor possible sea level changes after a Magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday.
The earthquake hit Chignik, Alaska at 2:15 p.m. with a depth of 18 kilometers. Such intensity could generate a destructive tsunami that can be felt near the epicenter within minutes or hours, state seismologists said.
Chignik is on the northeast end of the Pacific Ocean while the Philippines lies on the west side.
Phivolcs said residents in the following areas should standby for updates:
Batanes Group of Islands
Cagayan
Ilocos Norte
Isabela
Quezon
Aurora
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Albay
Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Eastern Samar
Northern Samar
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Sur
Davao Oriental
Davao de Oro
Davao del Norte
Davao del Sur
Davao Occidental
Details to follow.
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