# 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Triggering Tsunami Warning

*A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, prompting a tsunami warning.*

June 13, 2026 · World

## At a glance

- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday.
- Tsunami warnings have been issued by both the Philippines and Indonesia.
- No major damage has been reported yet.
- The quake was felt strongly in Sarangani province and Manado, Indonesia.
- The region is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, prompting a tsunami warning. The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the quake, which hit 10 kilometers below the Earth's surface. Both the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia issued tsunami warnings, though no major damage has been reported yet. The quake was felt strongly in the Sarangani province of the Philippines and in the Indonesian city of Manado. The region is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for its seismic activity.

## Details of the Earthquake

The GFZ initially reported the earthquake as 8.2 magnitude but later revised it to 7.8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed a 7.0 magnitude quake and issued a warning for waves over one meter high. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported the quake as 7.7 magnitude.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/world/philippines-7-8-magnitude-earthquake-tsunami-warning