Philippines: Earthquake and Tsunami - Jun 2026

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani, at 7:37 a.m. on 08 June. Intensity VIII (very destructive) was reported in General Santos City. A tsunami alert triggered coastal evacuations across nine provinces and was lifted by mid-afternoon. More than 138 aftershocks have been recorded. Initial reports indicate 19 people dead, 12 missing and 134 injured. Figures for affected and displaced people remain provisional pending government validation and ongoing assessments. Homes, government buildings, hospitals and schools have been damaged or destroyed. Power and telecommunications outages have been reported, and damaged roads and bridges are constraining access to some communities. More than 3.2 million learners have been affected. Classes remain suspended in over 6,200 public and private schools pending safety assessments. ([OCHA, 8 Jun 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4215278)) According to government authorities, as of 10 June, 45 people have died, 48...