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News · 8 June 2026

Huge 7.8 quake hits Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

Huge 7.8 quake hits Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

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Tsunami warnings are out for the Philippines and several nearby countries after a huge earthquake hit early on Monday. A powerful 7.8 magnitude quake struck offshore near Mindanao, the southern island, with multiple aftershocks recorded since. People felt the shaking, and authorities advised a tsunami threat for the entire region.

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