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Philippine Government Responds to 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Mindanao
DSWD mobilizes aid as Mindanao reels from magnitude 7.8 quake
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mobilizing aid for communities in Mindanao affected by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on June 8, 2026. The quake's epicenter was offshore near General Santos City, causing widespread disruption and prompting local governments to suspend classes.
- 01The earthquake struck Mindanao at 7:37 a.m. on June 8, 2026, with an epicenter offshore southwest of Maasim, General Santos City.
- 02The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology initially recorded the quake at magnitude 7.0 before upgrading it to 7.8.
- 03DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public of immediate response efforts while visiting local infrastructure projects in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur.
- 04Local governments suspended classes and began structural inspections of schools and public buildings in response to the quake.
- 05The DSWD is actively addressing the needs of affected communities through mobilization of aid and support.
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On June 8, 2026, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao at 7:37 a.m., with its epicenter located offshore near Maasim, General Santos City, at a depth of approximately 33 kilometers. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 7.0, was felt across various regions in Mindanao, leading to significant disruptions, including the suspension of classes and structural inspections of schools and public buildings. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mobilizing aid to assist affected communities. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited a school building project in Barangay Pisompongan, Midsalip, to assure the public of the agency's swift response to the disaster. The DSWD is committed to addressing the immediate needs of residents impacted by the quake, ensuring that support is provided as quickly as possible.
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The earthquake has caused widespread disruption in Mindanao, affecting schools and public infrastructure, necessitating immediate aid and support.
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