A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026 — the strongest to hit the country this year. The quake hit Mindanao near General Santos City at 7:37 AM local time, right as millions of schoolchildren were beginning their morning flag-raising ceremonies. At least 37 people are dead, over 200 injured, and more than 100 aftershocks have rocked the region.
🌊 Tsunami waves hit coastal villages in Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat
🏥 St. Elizabeth Hospital evacuated — patients treated outside
🏫 Schools and government buildings collapsed across Mindanao
⚠️ Tsunami warnings issued across Indonesia, Palau and southern Japan
🏔️ Deadly landslide in Glan, Sarangani kills 13 villagers
🔍 President Marcos Jr. orders evacuation to higher ground
The city of General Santos, home to 722,000 people, suffered some of the worst damage. Buildings collapsed, roads buckled, and rescue teams are still searching for survivors. We break down everything you need to know in this full coverage report.
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