Classes suspended as magnitude 7 earthquake rocks Mindanao
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An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers, triggering tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and surrounding regions. Authorities issued evacuation orders for residents in coastal areas of at least nine provinces, with tsunami waves expected within three hours. No immediate casualties were reported as regional authorities assessed the situation.
COTABATO CITY — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck parts of Mindanao on Monday morning, June 8, disrupting the opening day of classes and prompting the suspension of classes and government work in several areas.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake occurred at 7:37 a.m., with its epicenter located about 125 ...