DILI, 08 June 2026 (TATOLI) — A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, injuring 129 others, and causing damage to buildings in several areas, authorities said.
The earthquake hit near General Santos City in Sarangani Province, located at the southern tip of Mindanao Island, at 7:37 a.m. local time, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
The agency said the quake originated at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers.
Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise as search-and-rescue operations continue.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he had “directed all relevant government agencies to act immediately.”
Marcos urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow official advisories and move to higher ground as a precautionary measure.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation while emergency responders work to assist survivors and assess the full impact of the disaster.
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