Authorities warned residents of expected aftershocks with lesser magnitude. However, this may result to further damages to weak structures caused by the initial quake.
All residents near the coastal areas are being alerted for possible tsunami.
As of posting, there was no clear report on damages to properties or any casualty.
Below is the earthquake alert, as provided at ready.gov website.
Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake.
Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.
Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
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