7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning for some regional coasts. The earthquake's epicenter was located 13 kilometers southwest of General Santos city on the island of Mindanao, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned people living in coastal areas to evacuate to higher grounds or go further inland.
- ▪A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines early Monday.
- ▪The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 3 meters were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.
- ▪Power outages were reported and people were urged to go to higher ground.
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Asia 7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts June 7, 20268:54 PM ET By The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts. Power outages were reported and people were urged to go to higher ground. No further information on damage or casualties was immediately available. The epicenter was 13 kilometers (8 miles) southwest of General Santos city on the island of Mindanao and had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It struck at 7:37 a.m. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.
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