7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Triggering Tsunami Warnings and Fatalities
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, centered at sea. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across several countries and caused significant damage, particularly in General Santos, where buildings collapsed. At least 32 deaths were reported by multiple sources, though conflicting accounts exist regarding the minimum death toll. More
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, with its center located at sea. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across several countries. At least 32 deaths were reported by other and qatar sources, while western sources reported at least 31, other reported at least 35, and turkey reported at least 37. Other sources reported at least 19, and bluesky reported at least 8. More than 200 people were injured, according to other, while another source reported 456 injuries. General Santos was among the hardest-hit areas, with buildings collapsing. According to cbsnews.com, a landslide in Glan, Sarangani province killed 13 people, and four other villagers in Sarangani province died for unclear reasons. The independent.co.uk reported that at least nine strong aftershocks were felt across Mindanao on Monday morning, with the strongest measuring 6.7 magnitude. Apnews.com reported that a tsunami with a height of 1 meter (3 feet) reached nearby coasts. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the tsunami threat had 'largely passed', according to mirror.co.uk. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned people not to return to damaged buildings due to aftershocks, according to cbsnews.com. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents in vulnerable coastal areas to move to higher ground, according to mirror.co.uk. The earthquake was felt in Davao City, according to mirror.co.uk, and on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, according to independent.co.uk.
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