A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines

Published June 8, 2026 · Category: News

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This shows vehicles damaged by debris after powerful earthquake in the Mindanao region, Philippines Monday, June 8, 2026.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves, officials said.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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