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, 487 have been injured and 17 remain missing. An estimated 197,750 people (43,716 families) have been affected across Regions IX, XI and XII, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). More than 25,000 people remain displaced, including approximately 16,000 people sheltering in 31 evacuation centres. Widespread damage has been reported, including 7,866 affected houses, of which 1,596 were destroyed, while infrastructure losses are estimated at US$9.2 million. Damage to roads and other critical infrastructure continues to constrain access to some affected and isolated communities. Essential services remain disrupted, including the closure of General Santos International Airport to commercial flights, persistent power outages in several areas and limited access to some municipalities and island communities. ([OCHA, 10 Jun 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4215640))

More than 81,100 people remain displaced, with 63,300 people staying with friends or family while the rest (