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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines Coast; Deadly Quake Hit Region Just One Week Prior

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Published Jun 15, 2026 7:12 PM ・ Updated Jun 27, 2026 8:05 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines Coast; Deadly Quake Hit Region Just One Week Prior — Image: CNA (Central News Agency)

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, according to the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS).
This follows a powerful quake one week earlier in the same region that killed at least 65 people.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This follows a powerful quake one week earlier in the same region that killed at least 65 people.

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Published: Jun 15, 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the southern coast of the Philippines today. This comes just one week after a powerful quake struck the same region, killing at least 65 people.

According to AFP, the USGS said the earthquake occurred at 5:18 p.m. local time off the coast of Mindanao Island in the Philippines, with a focal depth of 112 kilometers. (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150615

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Announced　Jun 15, 2026 7:12 PM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ

What was the magnitude of this earthquake?

The earthquake measured magnitude 6.2 and occurred off the coast of Mindanao in southern Philippines.

What damage did the previous quake cause?

The strong quake a week earlier killed at least 65 people and collapsed many buildings.

Why is this region prone to earthquakes?

The Philippines lies on multiple tectonic plate boundaries, making it highly seismically active.

Is there a tsunami risk?

Due to its depth of 112km, the risk of a major tsunami is considered low.

Who is providing the earthquake information?

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing real-time seismic data.

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