Tsunami advisory issued for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao quake rattles region
A collapsed building is seen after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines on June 8. — Social media pic
Monday, 08 Jun 2026 9:44 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Malaysian authorities issued a tsunami advisory for parts of Sabah’s east coast today after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, with tremors felt across parts of the state.
Malaysia’s Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake occurred at 7.37am with a magnitude of 7.9 and a depth of 50km.
The epicentre was located at coordinates 5.7° North and 125.1° East, about 97km south of Koronadal City in the Philippines and approximately 747km east of Semporna, Sabah.
Tremors were reported in Tawau, Semporna and surrounding areas shortly after the quake.
MetMalaysia warned that tsunami waves could affect coastal areas in Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu between 10.30am and noon.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to stay away from beaches and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
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Gempa bumi kuat telah berlaku di Mindanao pada jam 7:37 pagi, 8 Jun 2026
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See moreInternational monitoring agencies reported varying preliminary measurements of the earthquake.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) initially estimated the quake at magnitude 7.3 before revising it upwards to 8.2, while other agencies reported a magnitude of 7.8. GFZ said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.
Philippine authorities said aftershocks were still being felt and authorities were assessing reports of damage and casualties.
Mindanao and the wider Philippine archipelago sit along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active zones, where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur frequently.
MetMalaysia said it was continuing to monitor developments and would issue further updates as more information became available.
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From the powerful M7.8 earthquake that struck the Philippines to multiple tremors shaking parts of the United States, our planet has been releasing an incredible amount of seismic energy.
The Philippines experienced the strongest earthquake recorded anywhere on Earth this year, triggering tsunami warnings and a swarm of powerful aftershocks. Meanwhile, earthquakes continue to ripple across the western United States, reminding us that the Pacific Ring of Fire remains one of the most active geological zones on the planet.
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Source: USGS, PHIVOLCS, GFZ, and regional seismic monitoring centers.
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