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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Samar island in central Philippines

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Samar island in central Philippines

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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Samar Island in the central Philippines on Monday afternoon at around 2:09 pm local time (0609 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 73.3 kilometres, with its epicentre located about nine kilometres from the coastal town of San Julian in […]

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Millions in Philippines and Taiwan: Communities Brace for Impact

Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Millions in Philippines and Taiwan: Communities Brace for Impact

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MANILA, Sept 21 — With winds nearing 185 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 230 kph, Super Typhoon Ragasa is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward the northern Philippines and Taiwan, prompting large-scale evacuations, government warnings, and widespread anxiety. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) confirmed that Ragasa is on […]

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