### [2026-06-8](/feed/2026/06/8/index.md) ##### 2026 Mindanao earthquake # Tsunamis are recorded in Guam, Palau and parts of Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) cancels its tsunami advisory issued for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; while agencies in Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand lift their respective warnings. The PTWC later confirms that the tsunami threat passes hours following its issuance of the warning for parts of the Pacific. ### Sources: 1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20y4xp43ywt) 2. [NHK](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260608_690/) 3. [RNZ](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/597554/tsunami-advisories-issued-for-parts-of-pacific-after-7-point-8-earthquake-in-philippines) 4. [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/live-earthquake-hits-southern-philippines-june8) 5. [tsunami.gov](https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PHEB/2026/06/07/26158002/6/WEPA40/WEPA40.txt) ### Changes: 1. Tsunamis are recorded in Palau and parts of Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) cancels its tsunami advisory issued for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; while agencies in Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand lift their respective warnings. The warning issued by the PTWC for parts of the Pacific remains in effect. _2026-06-09 01:41:51 (First version)_ 1. Tsunamis are recorded in Guam, Palau and parts of Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) cancels its tsunami advisory issued for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; while agencies in Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand lift their respective warnings. The PTWC later confirms that the tsunami threat passes hours following its issuance of the warning for parts of the Pacific. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. 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