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Screenshot of the U.S. Geological Survey website showing the location of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the Philippines on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Source: USGS)<\/span> <\/p>

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The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.\u00a0<\/p>

What we know:<\/p>

The earthquake struck around 7:37 a.m. and shook the Mindanao region of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey reported it was centered off the coast of the archipelago nation, a little more than 16 miles southwest of Kablalan, and was about 22 miles deep.\u00a0<\/p>

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At least three more quakes with a 6.0 magnitude or higher have been recorded among the multiple aftershocks that have struck since.\u00a0<\/p>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

At this time, there has been no information on injuries or potential damage.\u00a0<\/p>

What’s next:<\/p>

The earthquake led the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to caution that 10-foot tsunami waves were possible on some coasts of the Philippines, while waves up to three feet high may crash into Indonesia and Malaysia.\u00a0<\/p>

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“We advise people to evacuate to higher grounds or go further inland,” Teresito Bacolcol, the head of the Philippine institute, warned people living in coastal areas.<\/p>

Smaller waves could be seen in Taiwan, Japan, Guam, Papaua New Guinea, and other island nations. There was no risk for Hawaii, the agency said.<\/p>

Big picture view:<\/p>

Sitting on the “Ring of Fire,” the arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines is one of the world\u2019s most disaster-prone countries and frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Additionally, it is hit by approximately 20 typhoons and tropical storms a year.<\/p>

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