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7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves dozens dead in the Philippines

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2026, 4:24 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines off the island of Mindanao, killing at least 32.

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7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves dozens dead in the Philippines

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