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Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani in the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas. The quake was felt with destructive intensity in the region, though fair weather is expected across the rest of the Philippines.

7 Jun, 17:31 — 8 Jun, 08:54
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NPRHigh23m ago

7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos city on the island of Mindanao.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual54m ago

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Philippines

Officials in Indonesia, Philippines and Japan warn of tsunami waves following quake off Mindanao.

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DWHigh16m ago

Philippines issues tsunami warning after 7.8 earthquake

The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao.

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SCMPMostly Factual51m ago

Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes Philippines, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake of ‌magnitude 8.2 struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, the German ⁠Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) ‌said. The quake was at a ‌depth of 10⁠km (six ⁠miles), GFZ said. GFZ ‌earlier pegged the ‌earthquake at ‌7.3. No information on damage was immediately available. The epicentre was 24.7km west-southwest of Burias, the US Geological Survey said. It struck at 7.37am. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said tsunami waves were possible in the Philippines and Malaysia. Th...

By Agencies

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual42m ago

Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao coast in Philippines; tsunami alert issued

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Tremors felt in Kolkata: Where was the epicentre of earthquake?

The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) at around 11:06 pm, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says

The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat following the earthquake.

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rnzHigh1h ago

Tsunami risk to NZ being assessed after 8.2 earthquake in Philippines

The threat of a tsunami risk to New Zealand is being assessed an after 8.2 earthquake in the Philippines.

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RapplerMostly Factual51m ago

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolts Mindanao, tsunami warning raised

Phivolcs advises residents of at least nine provinces in Mindanao to evacuate immediately from coastal areas on Monday morning, June 8

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

‘Destructive’ intensity felt after earthquake off Sarangani — Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — “Destructive” intensity was felt in General Santos City after an offshore Magnitude 7.0 earthquake off Sarangani early Monday morning, according to state seismologists.  Intensity VII was felt in the said city after the earthquake which occurred at 7:37 a.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and

By mareyes

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malay-mailMixed59m ago

Powerful 8.2-magnitude quake off Mindanao rattles southern Philippines, tremors felt in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines this morning, with t...

By Malay Mail

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Yahoo7 Jun, 17:31First to report

Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week

hindustan-times7 Jun, 18:23

Tremors felt in Kolkata: Where was the epicentre of earthquake?

6h later
rnz7 Jun, 23:58

Tsunami risk to NZ being assessed after 8.2 earthquake in Philippines

nrk8 Jun, 00:01

Tsunamivarsel etter jordskjelv på Filippinene

dr-dk8 Jun, 00:02

Voldsomt jordskælv rammer Filippinerne og udløser tsunamivarsel

channel-news-asia8 Jun, 00:05

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says

philstar8 Jun, 00:09

Magnitude 7.0 quake jolts General Santos, parts of Mindanao

indian-express8 Jun, 00:10

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hits Philippines’ Mindanao; tsunami warning issued

publico8 Jun, 00:12

Sismo de 7,8 atinge o Sul das Filipinas. Emitido alerta de <em>tsunami</em>

berlingske8 Jun, 00:13

Kraftigt jordskælv rammer ud for Filippinernes næststørste ø

malay-mail8 Jun, 00:18

Powerful 8.2-magnitude quake off Mindanao rattles southern Philippines, tremors felt in Sabah

vg8 Jun, 00:19

Tsunamivarsel i flere land etter jordskjelv på Filippinene

Al Jazeera8 Jun, 00:23

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Philippines

SCMP8 Jun, 00:26

Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes Philippines, tsunami warning issued

Rappler8 Jun, 00:27

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolts Mindanao, tsunami warning raised

iefimerida8 Jun, 00:27

Σεισμική δόνηση 3,5 Ρίχτερ τα ξημερώματα στην Εύβοια

aftonbladet8 Jun, 00:29

Tsunamivarning efter jordbävning

NHK World8 Jun, 00:31

高知市 沿岸部に避難指示 津波注意報の発表受け

Times of India8 Jun, 00:36

Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao coast in Philippines; tsunami alert issued

ruv8 Jun, 00:43

Flóðbylgjuviðvörun gefin út eftir skjálfta af stærðinni 7,8

NPR8 Jun, 00:54

7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts

DW8 Jun, 01:02

Philippines issues tsunami warning after 7.8 earthquake

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inquirer8 Jun, 08:54Latest update

‘Destructive’ intensity felt after earthquake off Sarangani — Phivolcs