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7.9 Earthquake Erupts Off Coast Of The Philippines, Triggers Tsunami Warning

by Tom Kludt

08.31.12 | 5:33 am

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 has erupted off the coast of The Philippines, CNN reports. The earthquake was reportedly 20 miles deep, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Guam and Hawaii.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.