quake
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Thousands remained displaced and more than 450 injured following the magnitude-7.8 quake that struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday, according to national and local disaster agencies, with four people now believed missing.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
A powerful 6.1 aftershock hit the area about two hours after the first quake, according to the USGS.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Marcos also ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas after the quake, which coincided with the first day of the school year in the Philippines.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Monday was the first day of school in the Philippines and the 7.8 magnitude quake struck just before the typical 8 a.m. start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
There were just the sigh of the Bog and the quake of the Bog and the endless rustle of the reeds.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
Vocabulary lists containing quake
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 5
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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q
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Lesson 24
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