TSUNAMI INFORMATION NO. 1
TSUNAMI WARNING

PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS

Date and Time : 03 Apr 2024 - 07:58:00 AM
Location : 23.8 N, 121.7 E - Taiwan
Depth (km) : 019
Magnitude : 7.5

EVALUATION

Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records of the tsunami in the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, coastal areas in the Philippines fronting the Pacific ocean are expected to experience high tsunami waves. It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 08:33 AM to 10:33 AM, 03 Apr 2024 (PST). It may not be the largest and 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.



Batanes Group of Islands
Cagayan
Ilocos Norte
Isabela


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: 03 Apr 2024 - 08:17:14 AM
Issued by: KMG/JMG/HDG/ALTDS/CNDA
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/).