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‘Many buildings damaged’ as 7.8-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

The earthquake has killed at least four people, collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings across the region.

Published: 4:09pm, 8 Jun 2026Updated: 5:07pm, 8 Jun 2026

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in waters off the southern Philippines struck early Monday, damaging buildings and a key access bridge in a large city on Mindanao Island.

‘Many buildings damaged’ as 7.8-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

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The earthquake has killed at least four people, collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings across the region.