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On October 10, 2025, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Philippines, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake caused damage to buildings, hospital evacuations, and two deaths. A tsunami warning was issued for six coastal provinces but later lifted after small waves were detected. The region is still recovering from a deadly 6.9 quake on September 30.
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Typhoon Halong has made landfall on Japan’s Izu Islands, prompting the highest-level emergency alert. It brings heavy rain, destructive winds, high waves, and flooding risks. Authorities have issued evacuation warnings, and transport disruptions are underway. The storm is expected to pass eastward, sparing mainland Japan but leaving severe weather in its wake. Forecasts warn of up to 300mm of rain and waves reaching 10 meters.
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Multiple recent earthquakes have struck Alaska, Hokkaido, and Kamchatka, with no damage or tsunami threats reported. A 14th-century Caribbean tsunami linked to the Puerto Rico Trench has been identified, and new research explains Japan's 2024 quake as caused by ancient magma. No current tsunami risks are evident.
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake off Japan's Iwate coast has prompted a tsunami advisory of up to 1 meter. Waves of up to 1 meter were possible along the Iwate coast, with a tsunami observed 70 km off the coast. No abnormalities reported at nuclear plants. The quake struck at 5:03 p.m. local time, causing local tremors and a tsunami warning. This is a developing story.
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On Wednesday, Mount Semeru in East Java erupted multiple times, sending ash and pyroclastic flows up to 13 km down its slopes. Authorities rescued 178 climbers stranded at a safe camping area outside the main danger zone. The volcano's alert remains at the highest level as evacuations continue and ash blankets nearby villages.