Philippines lifts tsunami alert after deadly 7.8 earthquake
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A powerful earthquake with magnitude estimates ranging from 7.0 to 8.2 struck off the Philippines near Mindanao island on June 8, 2026, at 7:37 a.m. local time, with depths reported between 10 and 35 kilometers. The quake, centered near General Santos and Sarangani Province, triggered tsunami warnings for at least nine coastal provinces in Mindanao and neighboring regions including Indonesia and Japan, prompting immediate evacuation orders for residents in affected coastal communities.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets emphasize that the earthquake struck along the Ring of Fire and highlight the concentration of densely populated coastal cities near the epicenter, raising concerns about potential for substantial damage.
The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao.
At least 15 people were killed and more than 200 injured. ...