LIVE UPDATES: Mindanao earthquake

Latest updates

MANILA, Philippines – Many parts of Mindanao are still reeling from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on June 8. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess damage, restore essential services, and assist affected communities.

Here are the latest key developments gathered and monitored on the ground by Inquirer team:

As authorities have earlier said, the death toll may continue to rise. As of Tuesday night, the Office of the Civil Defense recorded over 40 deaths, four people remain missing and hundreds have been injured.
More than 77,000 individuals have been affected across Mindanao, prompting large-scale relief and recovery efforts.
As of Wednesday morning, over 2,000 aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 1.2 to as high as 6.4 were recorded.
Search, rescue, and retrieval operations remain ongoing in heavily affected areas, particularly in General Santos City and nearby communities.
Classes and government operations in several localities remain suspended
The Department of Energy is assessing damage to power facilities and coordinating with electric cooperatives and utilities to restore electricity services.
Government agencies have begun damage assessments and safety inspections of public buildings and infrastructure across affected areas.
Hospitals and health facilities implemented emergency measures, including temporary evacuations and safety checks following the strong tremor.
Ongoing relief efforts were launched by national and local governments and even private sector.

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Army, gov’t agencies assess quake damage in Davao Occidental

June 10 , 2026 – 04:12 PM

The commander of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division led an aerial assessment Tuesday in the earthquake-affected areas of two towns in Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

DepEd seeks P245.8M for school repairs, cleanup in quake-hit Mindanao

June 10 , 2026 – 03:47 PM

The DepEd estimated an initial requirement of P245.8 million to cover cleanup operations, debris removal, and repair work in schools

Biz groups extend cash aid, relief supplies to quake-hit Mindanao

June 10 , 2026 – 03:49 PM

Businesses, including the Razon Group, have launched relief efforts to victims of the Mindanao earthquake.

LOOK: Marcos in GenSan to inspect earthquake damage

June 10 , 2026 – 01:43 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in General Santos City to personally assess the damage caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.

Calamba City under ‘heightened alert’ after Mindanao earthquake

June 10 , 2026 – 01:14 PM

After the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani in Monday, Calamba City, Laguna, has been placed under “heightened alert” effective Tuesday.

What is VP Sara doing as Mindanao reels from massive quake?

June 10 , 2026 – 11:39 AM

Questions are being raised about Vice President Sara Duterte’s response to the Mindanao earthquake that killed over 40.

LIST: Canceled flights on June 10 due to Mindanao earthquake

June 10 , 2026 – 11:22 AM

Several flights to and from General Santos City are canceled as the General Santos International Airport remains closed

Aftershock fears, lost homes leave families outdoors in GenSan

June 10 , 2026 – 11:08 AM

Fear now drives thousands of General Santos City residents to spend nights outdoors after Monday’s strong quake damaged homes and spawned aftershocks.