Phivolcs lifts tsunami warning after Mindano earthquake
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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.
MANILA, Philippines — State seismologists lifted the tsunami warning on Monday following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
Earlier, Phivolcs issued a tsunami warning, forecasting waves of more than a meter above the normal tides to occur between 7:37 a.m. and 9:37 a.m.
“After the extended two-hour observation period, minor sea level disturbances continued to ...