Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20am on 08 Jun 2026,Monday International
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on June 8, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 200. The quake, centred near General Santos City, triggered tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and several Pacific regions, prompting large-scale evacuations. Multiple aftershocks followed, including a magnitude 6.5 tremor. Buildings, including a shopping complex and a school, collapsed amid the shaking, while authorities reported structural damage across affected areas. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr suspended classes in parts of Mindanao and urged immediate evacuation from coastal zones. Airports, emergency services and disaster response teams remain on high alert as assessments continue.
