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Strong 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

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Strong 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

A map shows the location of an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 that struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Oct. 10. 2025. USGS

MANILA—An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, the country’s seismology agency said, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to evacuate to higher ground.

The Phivolcs agency warned of damage and aftershocks from the strong offshore quake, which struck in waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental in the Mindanao region. It said the quake happened at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

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