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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines near site of June 8 major quake

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, June 26. The event occurred in the same region as a major June 8 tremor. No tsunami alert was issued following the latest quake.

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A new earthquake struck the southern Philippines on June 26, less than three weeks after a major event.

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  1. Magnitude 6.5 to 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

    A strong earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, June 26. The event occurred in the same region as a major June 8 tremor. No tsunami alert was issued following the latest quake.

    What's confirmed:

    • A magnitude 6.5 to 6.7 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, June 26.
    • The United States Geological Survey reported the seismic activity.
    • A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao on June 8, 2026.
    • The June 8 earthquake left more than 80 people dead.
    • The June 8 quake epicenter was 24 km west-southwest of Kablalan off the coast of Sarangani province.
    • No tsunami alert was issued for the June 26 earthquake.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A magnitude 6.4 quake struck Mindanao.
    • A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the Philippines.
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