Phivolcs: No danger of tsunami from 7.2 quake in Central Visayas

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) allayed fears the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Bohol province Tuesday morning would generate a "tsunami", noting such scenario is unlikely.

Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum said in a televised press conference that as of this posting, 20 aftershocks had been reported in the area, however, Solidum said that "aftershocks will diminish with time."