Deadly 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao, Philippines
Magnitude 7.8 quake hits Mindanao, leaving at least 12 dead, 200 injured

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A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8, 2026, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and over 200 injuries. The quake caused significant damage in General Santos and triggered a 1-meter tsunami, although the tsunami threat has since passed.
- 01The earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. local time, centered offshore near Maasim town in Sarangani province.
- 02General Santos was severely affected, with reports of partial building collapses and a key access bridge sustaining cracks.
- 03At least seven fatalities and 130 injuries were reported in General Santos, with additional casualties in nearby provinces.
- 04The Philippine government is mobilizing resources to assist affected areas, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assuring support for Mindanao.
- 05The quake was felt as far away as Malaysia, prompting tsunami warnings in the region.
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On June 8, 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, at 7:37 a.m., causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quake, centered offshore near Maasim town in Sarangani province, resulted in at least 12 deaths and over 200 injuries, primarily in General Santos, a city with a population of more than 700,000. Reports indicate that several buildings partially collapsed, and a key bridge suffered significant damage. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed that the earthquake was the strongest in the region this year, occurring at a depth of 33 kilometers (20 miles). In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the government is committed to supporting the affected areas. Although a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami was generated, the tsunami threat has since diminished without reports of further casualties. Numerous aftershocks followed the initial quake, and public services, including flights, were disrupted as authorities assessed the damage and casualties.
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The earthquake has resulted in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure in Mindanao, particularly in General Santos.
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