Magnitude 7.8 Quake Near General Santos Triggers Regional Tsunami Alerts

Magnitude 7.8 Quake Near General Santos Triggers Regional Tsunami Alerts

According to CNN, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a magnitude‑7. 8 earthquake struck near General Santos City in Mindanao, triggering tsunami alerts for the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. The agency’s bulletin warned of possible tsunami waves reaching coastal communities.

No immediate fatalities were reported in the initial reports. AP News later noted that the quake’s epicenter was near General Santos City and that tsunami warnings were issued for parts of the Philippines and neighboring nations. CBS News confirmed that, in the hours following the shock, no casualties had been confirmed.

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08 जून 2026
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Tsunami watch triggered after 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines
Tsunami watch triggered after 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

CBS News • 08 जून 02:08

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos City in the Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the country and nearby regions, with no confirmed casualties reported.

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7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible for some coasts
7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible for some coasts

AP News • 08 जून 00:49

A 7.8‑magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City in Mindanao, prompting tsunami alerts for parts of the Philippines and neighboring countries.

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Philippines earthquake: 7.8 magnitude quake hits Mindanao, tsunami warning issued
Philippines earthquake: 7.8 magnitude quake hits Mindanao, tsunami warning issued

CNN • 08 जून 00:25

A 7.8‑magnitude earthquake hit the Mindanao region of the Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan, with no immediate reports of fatalities.

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