Tsunami Hits Philippines Coasts After Powerful Earthquake, Video Surfaces
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Philippines triggered a localized tsunami on June 8, forcing urgent coastal evacuations. Videos shared by 'Weather Monitor' on X captured tsunami waves hitting General Santos City in the Philippines, as well as the Atinggola Subdistrict in North Gorontalo, Indonesia, as residents fled inland.
A powerful, shallow earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines today, June 8, triggering a localised tsunami that hit low-lying coastal communities. The rapid surge of water prompted immediate coastal evacuations as maritime authorities issued urgent warnings for residents to move inland to higher ground. Multiple videos shared by the X account Weather Monitor show tsunami waves hitting the coast of General Santos City, South Cotabato Province, Soccsksargen Region, Philippines, after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Another video showed waves hitting Atinggola Subdistrict in North Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo, Indonesia. Philippines Tsunami Update: President Marcos Orders Coastal Evacuations After Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sparks 3-Foot Waves (Watch Video).
Tsunami Waves Are Currently Hitting the Coast of General Santos City
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