On June 8, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao, Philippines, leading to over 2,000 recorded aftershocks, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). As of 7 a.m. on June 10, a total of 2,023 aftershocks have been documented, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to as high as 6.4. Among these, 528 aftershocks have been plotted, and 47 were felt by residents. The earthquake has had a significant impact, resulting in the collapse of buildings, disruption of school openings, and affecting transportation and communication services in the region. Phivolcs has previously issued warnings indicating that aftershocks are likely to persist following the initial earthquake, raising concerns about further damage and safety in the affected areas.