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Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
Channel News Asia Monday 08 June 2026, 01:59 UTC 1 min read
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live Asia Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province. SINGAPORE: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8), killing at least one person, injuring four others and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. Buildings collapsed in parts of Mindanao as authorities launched rescue operations.

live Asia Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province. SINGAPORE: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8), killing at least one person, injuring four others and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. Buildings collapsed in parts of Mindanao as authorities launched rescue operations. Officials in the Philippines and Indonesia urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground, while Japan issued a tsunami advisory for parts of its Pacific coast. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.
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