Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes near Mindanao, Philippines; at least 19 dead

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Mindanao in the Philippines, according to reports. At least 19 people have been killed and more than 200 wounded; rescue operations are ongoing.

2 developments

1. 12:06 · 9 JunLatest

   Magnitude updated to 8.0 with dozens killed and tsunami warnings issued.

2. 21:15 · 8 Jun

   Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes near Mindanao, Philippines; at least 19 dead

• Developing13:01 · 15 Jun6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines, USGS reports
• Developing06:44 · 8 JunTsunami alerts issued in the Philippines and Indonesia
• Developing14:53 · 26 JunMagnitude 6.4 earthquake felt off Mindanao, Philippines
• Developing08:51 · 8 JunFatal strike in the Philippines: 4 killed, over 200 wounded

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