World Earthquake alert : M 7.8 :MINDANAO,PHILIPPINES, Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:37:40

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World Earthquake alert : M :MINDANAO,PHILIPPINES, Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:37:40



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[Bill Ryan]

This was a big one.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=7QDI0d59TYg

[Ravenlocke]

MangoWorxMedia

🚨EARTHQUAKE: Mindanao, Philippines 🇵🇭

A strong shallow earthquake (preliminary magnitude ~7.8 per international agencies like GFZ/USGS; PHIVOLCS initially reported 7.0) struck offshore Sarangani Bay near General Santos City (GenSan), Mindanao, Philippines, at 7:37 AM local time on June 8, 2026. It caused intense shaking (Intensity VII in GenSan) and led to building collapses, including multiple Jollibee outlets in the city.

Current status (as of ~2 hours post-quake):
Tsunami warnings remain in effect for coastal areas of Mindanao and nearby regions (possible waves >1 meter). No casualties or fatalities have been reported so far. Aftershocks are ongoing; classes and work are suspended across affected areas, with evacuations urged. Damage assessments and rescue efforts are underway in GenSan. This is a rapidly developing situation—check official sources like PHIVOLCS or local authorities for updates.

Last time this occurred in the region:
The most recent prior significant earthquake to cause notable structural damage and collapses in General Santos City and the southern Mindanao area was the magnitude 6.7 event on November 17, 2023 (Soccsksargen/Davao Region), which also damaged malls and buildings in GenSan and resulted in fatalities from falling debris. Larger historical events in Mindanao (e.g., 1976 Moro Gulf M8.1) were far more destructive but much less recent.

https://x.com/MangoWorxMedia/status/2063800416198881418

Nury Vittachi

BREAKING: A huge earthquake struck the Philippines at 7.37 am local time today, Monday—but the authorities are reporting that there were relatively few deaths and injuries, thankfully.

The collapse of a Jollibee fast food building made dramatic footage, and it wasn’t the only building to be wrecked.

At this large school, you can see that one wing of the school has collapsed to the ground. Fortunately, the children were evacuated to an open space.

The quake struck off the coast of General Santos City in Mindanao, an island in the south of the country.

At this small school in Malita, Davao Occidental, a small structure collapsed, but the schools said no one was hurt.

A major mall in the city was badly shaken, but stayed upright

https://x.com/NuryVittachi/status/2063869490073649236

https://x.com/eye_the49565/status/2063958470278500616

https://x.com/Disaster_X_/status/2063971221105168712

Volcaholic 🌋

🇮🇩 Tsunami waves arriving at Imana Village in northern Sulawesi, Indonesia, following the M7.8 earthquake in the Philippines.

From a distance it may not look large, but the force is still clearly strong and fast-moving.

https://x.com/volcaholic1/status/2063921270220115994

[Ravenlocke]

FL360aero

Visuals of the damage at General Santos International Airport in General Santos of Philippines. Some travelers left their luggage behind as they rushed to safety during the shaking.

At least 17 flights to and from GenSan were cancelled today, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across the region.

More than 15 people lost life, over 200 injured from the powerful earthquake in the Philippines earlier today, officials say.

#airport #earthquake

https://x.com/fl360aero/status/2063890277647991015

[Ravenlocke]

Earthquake struck on the first day of school..

Geól. Sergio Almazán

Translated from Spanish
EARTHQUAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES 🔴
Stunning images at Mahayahay Elementary School in Davao Occidental 🇵🇭

During the flag ceremony on the first day of classes, the M7.8 earthquake was recorded; teachers and students immediately implemented safety protocols to ensure everyone's safety.
Classes were suspended following the safety assessment conducted.
#Earthquake
VIDEO COURTESY: DepEd Mahayahay Elementary School
Via
@gmanews

https://x.com/chematierra/status/2063811066405003607

Weather Monitor

Terrifying visuals from another school, Lumigo Integrated School, where students and teachers experienced intense shaking during a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Brgy. E. Alegado, Glan, Sarangani Province, Philippines.

State of Calamity Just Declared in General Santos City.

https://x.com/WeatherMonitors/status...60861384102133

https://x.com/WeatherMonitors/status...55713223635055

https://x.com/WeatherMonitors/status...77319845560598

[Ravenlocke]

Philippine News Agency

In anticipation of possible aftershocks and pending the completion of ongoing structural assessments, the City Government of Davao announces on Monday night (June 8, 2026) that government offices, including local government offices and national government agencies, shall adopt a work-from-home arrangement on Tuesday (June 9), except for offices providing safety and security, health, sanitation, traffic management, social services, and disaster and emergency response services.

Face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private educational institutions, also remain suspended, pending the completion of safety inspections. | via Che Palicte

https://x.com/pnagovph/status/2063955066092962124

[Ravenlocke]

Vitamvivere


Landslides hit T’boli, South Cotabato after a powerful Magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Maasim, Sarangani today.

Multiple slides reported in the mountainous Lake Holon area, triggering alerts in this landslide-prone region.

https://x.com/Vitamvivere/status/2063957044697161889

[Ravenlocke]

Landslide on Mount Kantilli in northern Greece happened as a result of the quake in the Philippines.

SILVANO TROTTA OFFICIEL

Translated from French
The Earth is trembling a little everywhere.... Landslide on Mount Kantili in northern Euboea, Greece, triggered by one of the major earthquakes that occurred earlier today....

https://x.com/silvano_trotta/status/2063907650253861204