Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Damages Power Infrastructure in Mindanao
NGCP: Mindanao earthquake damages power lines

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Maasim, Sarangani Province, damaging several transmission lines across Southwestern Mindanao. Areas affected include Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and South Cotabato. Restoration efforts are underway, with some services already back online.
- 01The earthquake occurred on June 8, with a magnitude of 7.8.
- 02Transmission lines in multiple provinces, including Davao del Sur and South Cotabato, were damaged.
- 03As of 8:20 a.m., power services in some areas had been restored.
- 04NGCP is assessing the full extent of the damage and will provide updates.
- 05The earthquake was strongly felt in Davao City and nearby regions, causing damage to buildings.
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On June 8, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Maasim in Sarangani Province, Philippines, causing significant damage to power transmission lines across Southwestern Mindanao. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that affected areas include Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and parts of Maguindanao and South Cotabato. As of 9:30 a.m., NGCP stated that they are still assessing the damage but confirmed that transmission services in Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental were restored by 8:20 a.m. The corporation assured that power transmission services in other regions remain stable. The earthquake was felt strongly in Davao City, leading to initial reports of damage to buildings and infrastructure. NGCP has committed to providing further updates as more information becomes available regarding the extent of the damage and restoration efforts.
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The earthquake has disrupted power transmission across several provinces, affecting local infrastructure and services.
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