LIVE UPDATES: Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, tsunami warning in Mindanao (June 8, 2026)
By GMA News
Published June 8, 2026 9:17am
Updated June 8, 2026 2:26pm
WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions for Monday, June 8, 2026 due to Mindanao earthquake
Classes in some areas in Mindanao have been suspended Monday, June 8, 2026, due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit offshore Sarangani.
The initial list are as follows:
Sarangani — province-wide classes and work in government offices are suspended until further notice.
Alabel — all levels in public and private schools, and all government offices within the municipality
Maasim — all levels in public and private schools, and work in all offices, establishments, and institutions
Maitum — all levels in public and private schools (June 8-9), and work in government offices within the municipality
Malungon — all levels in public and private schools, and work in government offices within the municipality
Erwin Tulfo suspends Blue Ribbon meeting amid Mindanao earthquake
Senator Erwin Tulfo, chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Monday suspended a consultative meeting on the alleged anomalous flood control projects “until further notice” following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.
Tulfo cut short the meeting in light of the quake, expressing solidarity with affected communities.
“We sympathize with the victims of the earthquake in Mindanao. Tatapusin na muna natin (We will end for now),” he said.
“We suspend this meeting bilang paggalang sa mga biktima ng matinding lindol sa Mindanao (as a sign of respect for the victims of the strong earthquake in Mindanao),” the senator added.
DBM: Funds ready for release after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday assured the availability of quick response funds (QRFs) for concerned agencies to support disaster response efforts in Mindanao following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
The DBM said QRFs of all implementing agencies remain available and may be immediately utilized for disaster response and relief operations.
“For the Sarangani earthquake response, existing QRF resources remain available for immediate deployment by the concerned agencies, while the DBM remains prepared to provide the necessary budgetary support as requirements arise,” it said in a message to reporters.
“The Department of Budget and Management continues to closely coordinate with the concerned agencies and stands ready to process any request for QRF replenishment that may be submitted to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of assistance to affected communities,” it added.
DOH raises alert status, issues safety advisories after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday activated its crisis protocol and issued public reminders following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani.
DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Albert Domingo said the agency will deploy its Health Emergency Response Teams based on operational requirements on the ground.
DOE working to ensure uninterrupted power, fuel supply after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake
The Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday it is working to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity and petroleum products in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
According to the DOE, energy facilities in Sarangani and nearby areas are currently being assessed through its Task Force on Energy Resiliency, in coordination with electric cooperatives, distribution utilities, and oil industry stakeholders.
“The DOE is currently consolidating reports on the condition of power lines, substations, distribution facilities, fuel depots, retail stations, and other energy infrastructure to determine whether any facilities have been affected,” it said in a statement.
“Continuous monitoring is also being conducted to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity and petroleum products in affected communities,” it added.
Cotabato Trench caused magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao? PHIVOLCS checking
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is investigating whether the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao was generated by the Cotabato Trench.
Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, PHIVOLCS director Teresito Bacolcol said scientists were still analyzing data to determine the exact source of the strong earthquake.
“So far nasa Sarangani Bay ito. Tinitingnan natin if this is related to the Cotabato Trench,” Bacolcol said.
(So far, the earthquake was located around Sarangani Bay. We are investigating if this was related to the Cotabato Trench.)
According to him, the Cotabato Trench remains a highly active seismic feature.
Bacolcol noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the devastating 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami.
The August 17, 1976 earthquake, which had a magnitude of 8.1, struck near the Moro Gulf along the Cotabato Trench and triggered a tsunami that killed an estimated 8,000 people in Mindanao, he said
Mindanao earthquake disrupts classes, gov’t work across southern PH
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning disrupted the opening day of classes across parts of Mindanao, forcing the suspension of classes and government work, and causing damage to buildings and infrastructure in several areas across southern Philippines.
As authorities continued to assess the full extent of the damage and possible casualties, social media posts showed significant impacts on schools, commercial establishments, and other structures following the powerful quake.
PCG suspends all watercraft ops in Davao Occidental amid tsunami warning
All watercraft operations in Davao Occidental have been temporarily suspended amid the tsunami warning following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao Monday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
In an update, the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) ordered the suspension as a precautionary measure.
“The suspension covers all fishing boats, passenger vessels, and commercial watercraft until further notice to ensure public safety amid ongoing monitoring of aftershocks and sea conditions,” CGDSEM said.
Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after earthquake in Mindanao
Indonesia lifted a tsunami warning on Monday, hours after ordering evacuations of northern areas threatened by tsunami waves following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippines.
The tsunami warning “has ended” four and a half hours after being issued, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency’s (BMKG) website.
The agency recorded small tsunami waves in at least nine locations in Indonesia, with the highest recorded at 0.75 meters (2.4 feet) in Sangihe island.
Officials in the highest risk areas — the North Sulawesi capital, Manado, northern Gorontalo province and the Sangihe island — “are instructed to immediately direct their residents to evacuate in an orderly manner to higher ground,” the national disaster agency had said in an earlier statement.
Schools must be ready for calamities, DepEd’s Angara says
Schools must be ready to respond to any eventualities brought by calamities, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Monday, as the opening of classes was disrupted in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
“Nagkataon nga na na-welcome tayo ng lindol dito, but ganun naman talaga, dapat lagi tayong handa, at sabi ko sa mga teachers and principal na huwag kalimutan na tayo ang pangalawang magulang ng ating mga bata,” said Angara, who visited the Notre Dame Village Central Elementary School.
(It so happened that we were welcomed by an earthquake here, but that’s exactly why we should always be prepared. I reminded teachers and the principal that we are like second parents to our children.)
“So I’m happy na mabilis naman yung pag-evacuate ng mga eskwelahan at pag-uwi ng mga bata, although may mga nakita akong a few children na nandito pa, pero ok lang naman kasi bahagi yun yan eh dapat handa,” he added.
LIST: Canceled flights on June 8, 2026 due to magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao
Some flights have been canceled on Monday, June 8, 2026, due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao earlier in the day.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said the following airlines canceled their flights:
Cebu Pacific
5J4843 – Iloilo to General Santos
5J4844 – General Santos to Iloilo
5J998 – General Santos to Manila
5J993 – Manila to General Santos
5J994 – General Santos to Manila
5J995 – Manila to General Santos
5J996 – General Santos to Manila
5J249 – Cebu to General Santos
5J250 – General Santos to Cebu
5J991 – Manila to General Santos
5J992 – General Santos to Manila
PAL Express
2P2357 – CEB-GES
2P2358 – GES-CEB
2P2455 – MNL-GES
2P2456 – GES-MNL
Philippine Airlines
PR453 – MNL-GES
PR454 – GES-MNL
The CAAP also temporarily suspended operations at the General Santos Airport.
Damage reported following magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao
Damage to properties was reported after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao on Monday morning, according to reports on Super Radyo dzBB.
Several residents in General Santos City reported damage inside their houses, with appliances, televisions, cabinets, computers, and other household items falling during the strong shaking, Super Radyo General Santos’ James Plecis reported.
A church and a building housing a fast food chain were also damaged.
Aftershocks felt after magnitude 7.8 Mindnao earthquake
Strong aftershocks were reported following the magnitude 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao on Monday morning.
Residents felt the aftershocks when they rushed out of their homes and remained outdoors after the earthquake, according to a report of Super Radyo General Santos’ James Plecis.
GMA News Online has asked PHIVOLCS the number and range of magnitude of the aftershocks but the agency has yet to provide information as of posting time.
Based on PHIVOLCS latest earthquake information, several tremors were recorded in Sarangani after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. — RSJ, GMA News
Collapsed building
A building housing a fast food chain in General Santos City collapsed Monday, June 8, 2026 following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao earlier in the day. Photo from Philippine Red Cross Facebook page
Davao workers evacuate after magnitude 7.8 earthquake
Workers in Davao City quickly evacuate their workplaces after a strong earthquake shook the city on Monday morning, June 8, 2026. Photo via Jhesa Torrefranca/GMA Super Radyo Davao
Marcos urges Mindanaoans to heed tsunami warning after magnitude 7.8 earthquake
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday called on Filipinos in affected provinces in Mindanao to heed the tsunami warning and move to higher ground now, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit offshore Sarangani.
“Do not wait. Your life is more important than anything left behind,” Marcos stressed in a statement.
The President said that he has directed all relevant government agencies to act immediately after a tsunami warning has been raised by PHIVOLCS.
“The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind. I am in constant communication with our regional offices and local chief executives on the ground,” Marcos assured.
General Santos Airport ops suspended after magnitude 7.8 earthquake — CAAP
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Monday the operations at the General Santos Airport have been temporarily suspended following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and tsunami warning in Mindanao.
In a statement, the CAAP added that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is in effect from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Assessments of air navigation facilities, equipment, and operational capabilities are currently underway to ensure the continued safety and integrity of airport operations,” the CAAP said.
“Passengers are advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for updates on the status of their flights,” it added. — RSJ, GMA News
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Mindanao, tsunami warning up
A tsunami warning was raised after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit offshore Sarangani on Monday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was recorded at 7:37 a.m. and initially recorded at magnitude 7 with a depth of 10 kilometers.
But in a second advisory, state seismologist upgraded the magnitude to 7.8 and had a depth of 33 kilometers. It was located 05.57°N, 124.98°E – 032 km S 04° W of Maasim, Sarangani.
The reported intensities in affected areas are the following:
Intensity VII – General Santos City
Intensity VI – Palimbang, and Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
Intensity V – Davao City; City of Kidapawan, and Carmen, Cotabato; Bagumbayan, Kalamansig, and President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat; Sibuco, and Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
Intensity IV – City of Mati, Davao Oriental; Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay; Caraga, Manay, and Tarragona, Davao Oriental
Intensity III – Butuan City; Mainit, Surigao del Norte; City of Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte; Kumalarang, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur
Intensity II – City of Dipolog, Labason, Liloy, President Manuel A. Roxas, and Salug Zamboanga del Norte; Alicia, Ipil, Mabuhay, Olutanga, and Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay; Molave, Zamboanga del Sur; Abuyog, and Dulag, Leyte; San Francisco, Southern Leyte
For instrumental intensities:
Intensity VIII – Malapatan, Sarangani
Intensity VII – City of Koronadal, Sarangani; Santa Maria, Davao Occidental
Intensity VI – General Santos City; T’boli, South Cotabato
Intensity V – Maasim, Sarangani; Santo Niño, and Surallah, South Cotabao; Isulan, Lebak, and President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat; Davao City; City of Digos, and Magsaysay, Davao de Sur
Intensity IV – Kiamba, Malungon, Sarangani; Banga, and Tupi, South Cotabato; Magpet, and M’lang, Cotabato; Bagumbayan, and Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat; Nabunturan, Davao de Oro; Zamboanga City
Intensity III – Tantangan, South Cotabato; Columbio, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat; Alamada, Banisilan, Carmen, President Roxas, Cotabato; Kalilangan, Bukidnon; City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
Intensity II – Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur; Tubod, Lanao del Norte; City of Malaybalay, and Libona, Bukidnon; Molave, Zamboanga del Sur; Cagayan de Oro City; Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte; Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Intensity I – Malitbog, Bukidnon; Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
—AOL, GMA News
