A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026, killing more than 40 people and injuring over 450. Thousands remained displaced, and only four people were believed missing. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings. In the hardest-hit Sarangani province, some areas remained accessible only by helicopter. Fears of aftershocks slowed rescue efforts; a series of powerful aftershocks began about two hours after the initial quake and continued to rock the area. Regional civil defence chief Rodrigo Sosmena said, 'There are still aftershocks, so the rescuers are very cautious in their approach. That’s a challenge.' Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun, including helping a young mother give birth. Patients were moved outside Sarangani Provincial Hospital after the earthquake.