08/06/2026
MAGNITUDE 7.8 EARTHQUAKE HITS MINDANAO
π¨A powerful Mw 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province at exactly 7:37 AM this Monday morning, June 8, 2026. Intense shaking has been felt all across Mindanao, particularly in Sarangani, General Santos City, and surrounding areas.
β οΈ TSUNAMI ADVISORY & EVACUATION WARNING:PHIVOLCS has officially raised a Tsunami Warning for coastal areas in 9 southern provinces, warning of waves that could exceed 1 meter above normal tides.If you are near coastal areas or beaches in the following provinces, please IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE to higher ground or move further inland: SaranganiDavao OccidentalSouth CotabatoSultan Kudarat Zamboanga del Sur / Zamboanga Sibugay Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-TawiDamages to buildings, collapsed commercial structures, and aftershocks have already been reported.
Please keep safe, check on your loved ones, and strictly follow instructions from local authorities and disaster risk offices.Stay tuned for official updates from PHIVOLCS-DOST and local government units. ππ΅π