MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings, damaging infrastructure, disrupting power, communication and transportation services, and leaving casualties across several parts of Mindanao.
Authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage as aftershocks persist and emergency response efforts remain underway.
The Office of Civil Defense, local governments, and national agencies are conducting damage assessments and relief operations following the massive quake that struck at 7:37 a.m.
Classes in affected areas have remained suspended.
Authorities believed that death toll may continue to rise as operations are on going. As of Tuesday noon,, at least 41 people have been reported dead and over 450 others injured, according to disaster officials.
The quake’s epicenter was located off Maasim, Sarangani, and was felt across much of Mindanao.
Tsunami were reported in six areas; highest recorded wave reached 1.4 meters above normal tide levels. The alert was lifted Monday afternoon.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that aftershocks could be felt for more than a month, prompting authorities to advise residents to remain alert and avoid damaged structures.
So far, Phivolcs has recorded more than 130 aftershocks, several of which were felt, including one measuring magnitude 6.7.
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June 9 , 2026 – 05:11 PM
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has monitored over 22,900 individuals who have evacuated due to the magnitude 7.8 tremor that rocked Mindanao.
June 9 , 2026 – 04:17 PM
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reactivated a task force to restore electricity to some 803,230 consumer connections affected by the Mindanao quake.
June 9 , 2026 – 03:56 PM
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing the resumption of commercial operations of General Santos Airport within a week
June 9 , 2026 – 03:28 PM
Six houses in a village in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, were damaged during the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Mindanao.
June 9 , 2026 – 03:22 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Mindanao, Palace press officer Claire Castro said.
June 9 , 2026 – 02:28 PM
The Bangsamoro government has sent a team to the Soccsksargen region to help provide humanitarian aid to victims of the magnitude 7.8 quake.
June 9 , 2026 – 02:53 PM
The DPWH continues to assess and repair damaged infrastructures in areas in Mindanao that are badly affected by earthquake
June 9 , 2026 – 01:38 PM
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the earthquake has killed 37 individuals…
June 9 , 2026 – 01:28 PM
The Supreme Court announced the continued suspension of court operations in Mindanao on June 9, following the earthquake which left infrastructure heavily damaged.
June 9 , 2026 – 01:15 PM
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The provincial government of Pangasinan will provide financial assistance to provinces in Mindanao affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on Monday
June 9 , 2026 – 12:09 PM
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on heightened alert after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao earlier this week.
June 9 , 2026 – 11:48 AM
The CBCP on Tuesday asked all bishops to authorize a second collection during Sunday masses on June 14 for the victims of the deadly earthquake in Mindanao.
June 9 , 2026 – 11:12 AM
The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao on Monday morning has risen to 37
June 9 , 2026 – 11:04 AM
The PNP on Tuesday said there have been no major security incidents in the regions affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao this week.
June 9 , 2026 – 10:40 AM
A day after the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that brought down many structures here, the city is still reeling from the destruction.
June 9 , 2026 – 10:39 AM
General Santos City Airport (Photo from the Department of Transportation) MANILA, Philippines — Several flights to and from General Santos City were canceled as the General Santos City Airport remained closed to commercial operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on Monday
June 9 , 2026 – 10:17 AM
A total of 1,159 classrooms across five regions in Mindanao sustained damage following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday.
June 9 , 2026 – 09:55 AM
LTFRB has ordered its RRFOs to conduct structural integrity inspection of public transportation hubs affected by the earthquake in Mindanao.
June 9 , 2026 – 09:40 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s satisfaction ratings fell to their lowest level since he took office in 2022.
June 9 , 2026 – 09:30 AM
Regular government work has resumed in all Bangsamoro Region offices on Tuesday, following a Magnitude 7.8 quake that rocked the Soccsksargen region.
June 9 , 2026 – 11:12 AM
The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao on Monday morning has risen to 37
June 9 , 2026 – 11:04 AM
The PNP on Tuesday said there have been no major security incidents in the regions affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao this week.
June 9 , 2026 – 10:39 AM
General Santos City Airport (Photo from the Department of Transportation) MANILA, Philippines — Several flights to and from General Santos City were canceled as the General Santos City Airport remained closed to commercial operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on Monday
June 9 , 2026 – 10:40 AM
A day after the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that brought down many structures here, the city is still reeling from the destruction.
June 9 , 2026 – 10:17 AM
A total of 1,159 classrooms across five regions in Mindanao sustained damage following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday.
June 9 , 2026 – 09:30 AM
Regular government work has resumed in all Bangsamoro Region offices on Tuesday, following a Magnitude 7.8 quake that rocked the Soccsksargen region.
June 9 , 2026 – 08:56 AM
The city government on Monday expressed readiness to extend assistance to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake
June 8 , 2026 – 09:21 AM
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, damaging buildings, disrupting utility services across parts of Mindanao.
June 9 , 2026 – 07:52 AM
The number of aftershocks recorded following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani has climbed to 1,100 as of 8 a.m. Tuesday,
June 9 , 2026 – 05:55 AM
What was supposed to be the opening day of classes for School Year 2026–2027 instead became a test of preparedness.
June 8 , 2026 – 11:08 PM
Several foreign envoys, along with Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed readiness to assist those affected by the M7.8 earthquake.
