TSUNAMI INFORMATION NO. 1
TSUNAMI WARNING

PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS

Date and Time	:	02 Dec 2023 - 10:37:03 PM
Location	:	08.52°N, 126.69°E - Offshore of Surigao Del Sur
Depth (km)	:	008
Magnitude	:	6.9

EVALUATION

Based on the local tsunami scenario database, it is expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may be higher on enclosed bays and straits. Destructive tsunami is expected with life threatening wave heights.

It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 10:37 PM to 11:59 PM, 02 Dec 2023 (PST). These waves may continue for hours.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

The people in the coastal areas of the following provinces are STRONGLY ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE to higher grounds or move farther inland.

Surigao Del Sur Davao Oriental

Owners of boats in harbors, estuaries or shallow coastal water of the above-mentioned provinces should secure their boats and move away from the waterfront. Boats already at sea during this period should stay offshore in deep waters until further advised.

Issued on:	02 Dec 2023 - 11:05:16 PM
Issued by:	EFRB/JMG/LRT

IMPORTANT

This will be the only tsunami information issued unless additional information becomes available. Always refer to the latest tsunami information posted at the PHIVOLCS official website (https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/).