As it happened: Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings
Authorities ordered evacuations in coastal areas of the Philippines and Indonesia after the quake struck near Mindanao, while Japan and Malaysia also issued tsunami advisories.
A man walks near a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, Jun 8, 2026. (Photo: GenSan DEV/Handout via REUTERS)
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8) killed more than a dozen people, damaged buildings and triggered tsunami warnings and advisories across the Asia-Pacific region.
Authorities ordered evacuations in coastal areas of the Philippines and Indonesia after the quake struck near Mindanao, while Japan and Malaysia also issued tsunami advisories.
As the day progressed, some alerts were lifted, but officials continued to monitor conditions and assess the extent of the damage.
Read our live coverage below as the events unfolded.
