Republic of the Philippines
Department of Science and Technology
PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY
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27 February 2010
11:30 PM
Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake near Chile at 2:34 PM (Philippine Time) on 27 February 2010
TSUNAMI WATCH ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE PHILIPPINES
Tsunami Alert Level 1 remains raised over the East Coast of Philippines because of the magnitude 8.8 earthquake Chile earthquake at 2:34 PM (Philippine Time) on February 27, 2010.
1. Observed Tsunami Heights
The table below shows records at tide gauges in Chile with confirmed
significant tsunami waves generated by this event.
| Tide Gauge Location | Latitude / Longitude | R ecorded W av e A m p litude (m eters ) | Tim e of R ecord (P h il Tim e) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALCAHUANO, CHILE | 36.7°S 73.4°W | 2.34 | 2:53 PM 27 Feb 2010 |
| COQUIMBO, CHILE | 30.0°S 71.3°W | 1.32 | 4:52 PM 27 Feb 2010 |
| VALPARAISO, CHILE | 33.0°S 71.6°W | 2.60 | 4:59 PM 27 Feb 2010 |
2. Estimated arrival time in the Philippines
The estimated arrival time of the first tsunami waves is between 1:00PM to 2:30PM (Philippine Time) on 28 February 2010 (Sunday afternoon).
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3. Coastal areas fronting the Pacific Ocean that should keep watch:
Batanes Group of Islands Cagayan Ilocos Norte Isabela Quezon Aurora Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Albay Catanduanes
Sorsogon Northern Samar Eastern Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao Oriental Davao del Sur
While Tsunami Alert Level 1 means that no evacuation order is in effect, communities along the identified coasts are advised to prepare for possible evacuation. People from threatened communities are strongly advised to coordinate and follow safety instructions from the Office of Civil Defense and local disaster officials.
PHIVOLCS will provide updates as soon as new information becomes available.
