Japan Philippines Earthquake

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks near a monitor showing a tsunami advisory during a news conference at the agency in Tokyo, Monday, June 8, 2026, following a powerful earthquake in Philippines.

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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken part of the southern Philippines, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts. Slight damage was reported in the main city near the epicenter of the Monday morning earthquake. The quake also knocked out power, and people were urged to go to higher ground due to the tsunami risk. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter was near General Santos city on the island of Mindanao. Indonesia authorities said small tsunami waves were measured. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 10 feet were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.