Monday, June 8Monday, June 8A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday morning, killing at least eight people, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan.
The tremor, which struck at 07:37 local time (23:37 GMT Sunday) at a depth of 33 km, had its epicentre 32 km south of Maasim, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Authorities in General Santos City reported at least five fatalities, while police in nearby regions confirmed three additional deaths, bringing the toll to eight. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors amid strong aftershocks, including a 6.4-magnitude quake that rattled Mindanao shortly after the main event.
Tsunami warnings were issued within minutes of the quake, with authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia ordering coastal evacuations. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially forecast waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, though these warnings were later downgraded as the threat subsided. By midday local time, authorities had lifted the tsunami alert for the Philippines, though officials in Japan and Indonesia maintained lower-level advisories as a precaution.
The quake caused significant damage in General Santos City, where buildings collapsed and roads were blocked by debris. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” said Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police . Video footage showed panicked schoolchildren running from classrooms as the ground shook, while residents along the coast fled to higher ground.
The disaster comes as the Philippines begins its academic year, adding to the chaos. Schools in affected regions were closed, and government offices urged residents to prioritise safety over property. “Your life is more important than anything you leave behind,” said a public safety announcement broadcast across the region .
Geologists warned that aftershocks could continue for days, complicating rescue efforts. The quake’s location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone, underscores the region’s vulnerability to such events. While the immediate tsunami threat has passed, authorities are bracing for further assessments of structural damage and potential landslides in mountainous areas.
International aid agencies have pledged support, with the Red Cross preparing emergency supplies for displaced families. The full extent of the disaster may take days to emerge as communications in remote areas remain disrupted.
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theguardian · about 2 hours ago
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bluesky bot · about 3 hours ago
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bluesky bot · about 3 hours ago
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