Philippines Earthquake: 7.8 magnitude hits Mindanao — 15 Dead, Over 120 Injured

A powerful earthquake, the strongest to hit the Philippines since 1990 struck off the southern coast of Mindanao island on June 8, 2026 at 7:37 a.m. local time. It triggered tsunami warnings across six countries, killed at least 3 people.

Gauri SaxenaSub-Editor

8 Jun 2026 · 12:40 PM IST4 min read

Philippines earthquake damage, collapsed buildings and debris in General Santos City, Mindanao after 7.8 magnitude quake on June 8, 2026

Source: BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the Philippines earthquake on June 8, 2026?

It measured 7.8 magnitude the strongest to hit the Philippines since 1990. PHIVOLCS first recorded it at 7.0 before revising upward. The USGS confirmed 7.8, while Indonesia's BMKG put it even higher at 8.2.

Was there a tsunami after the Philippines earthquake?

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