Eight reported dead after magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the southern Philippines on Monday, reportedly killing at least eight people, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across the region, local media reported
- World
- Reuters
- Published Date: 09:29 AM 08 June 2026
The Philippines' civil defence office has reported at least eight fatalities following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
The deaths are still subject to validation, the office added.
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