7.6 quake in Phillippines, Hawaii tsunami watch cancelled

7.6 quake in Phillippines, Hawaii tsunami watch cancelled

7.6 quake in Phillippines, Hawaii tsunami watch cancelled

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by KGW Staff and Associated Press

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Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:44 AM

Updated Friday, Aug 31 at 6:54 AM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey says a 7.6 magnitude undersea quake hit the waters off the shore of the eastern Philippines at 5:48 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

Earthquake coordinates

There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but a tsunami alert was in effect in several coastal areas.

The quake was at a depth of 22 miles.

A tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan and cancelled. A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii and the east coast of Russia, then cancelled.

Evaluations were still underway shortly after the quake for potential impacts on the U.S. West Coast.

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