A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
At least 35 people were killed and hundreds injured as the offshore quake damaged buildings, cut power and forced evacuations across coastal areas, officials said.
- On Monday, June 8, 2026, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao near General Santos City, killing at least 32 people and collapsing buildings across the region.
- Movement in the Cotabato Trench triggered the earthquake, occurring within the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where seismic activity and volcanic eruptions are common in the Philippines.
- The tremor disrupted the first day of school for millions of learners, while tsunami warnings triggered coastal evacuations before the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed the threat passed after five hours.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered immediate disaster response operations, stating, "The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind," while officials temporarily closed General Santos airport.
- As retrieval operations continue, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded over 138 aftershocks, while disaster agencies reported 134 injuries, complicating ongoing recovery efforts.
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