A powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. The tremor hit offshore near Sarangani province, shaking General Santos City and surrounding areas.
Authorities reported collapsed buildings, damaged bridges, and widespread power outages. Hospitals moved patients outdoors as aftershocks continued to rattle the region.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued tsunami alerts, urging residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground. Waves up to one meter were observed in parts of Mindanao.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered immediate relief operations and directed agencies to provide assistance to affected communities. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid reports of missing persons.
The quake is one of the strongest to hit the Philippines in decades, underscoring the nation’s vulnerability along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
