Philippines Earthquake: 7.8 Magnitude Quake Kills 19, Injures 200+; Tsunami Waves Hit Coasts, Schools Shut & Flights Cancelled As Rescue Ops Continue | Video
Published on: June 8, 2026, 2:51 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
A magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 19 and injuring 200+, collapsing buildings in General Santos and nearby provinces. A 1-metre tsunami reached coasts and smaller waves spread to Indonesia, Palau and Japan. Schools closed, flights cancelled, and aftershocks continued as rescue operations began.
