Strong Earthquake in Philippines Topples Buildings and Prompts Tsunami Warnings

The quake struck off the island of Mindanao, raising fears of possible tsunamis in the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued

People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Malaysia A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, sparking tsunami warnings on some regional coasts, collapsing some houses and killing at least one person. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police...

By Staff and agencies

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

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Philippines

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

Philippines braces for possible tsunami after powerful earthquake rocks country's south

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

Tsunami warnings were issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday.

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.

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...

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7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines, triggers tsunami watch

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Tsunami warnings were issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines.

Tsunami warning issued in Philippines following 7.8 magnitude earthquake

Philippines Seismology Agency Director Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 7:37 a.m. and 9:37 a.m. local time.

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

Japan coastlines under tsunami advisory after strong quake off Philippines

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Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province.

Tsunami risk to NZ being assessed after 8.2 earthquake in Philippines

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BARMM chief orders building assessments after Mindanao quake

COTABATO CITY— Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has ordered the suspension of work in the regional government center here following the earthquake that struck most of Mindanao on Monday morning. Macacua said the suspension was intended “to allow the conduct of safety inspections, damage assessments, and other necessary precautionary measures.” READ: Magnitude 7.8 quake rocks

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General Santos, Mindanao quake upgraded to magnitude 7.8

(Updated) The offshore tremor struck near Maasim, Sarangani at 7:37 a.m., with Intensity VII felt in General Santos City.

‘Do not panic’: Arthur Kurup urges calm as tsunami warning issued for east Sabah after Mindanao quake

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Residents along Sabah’s east coast were urged to stay away from beaches and comply wi...

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Buildings Collapse After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Issued

Buildings Collapse After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Issued A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in Mindanao early Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings and causing reported building collapses in the General Santos area. The quake hit at approximately 7:37 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located roughly 26 kilometers southwest of Kablalan in Sarangani Province. The U.S. Geological Survey re...

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