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Buildings collapse after powerful quake and tsunami warning in Philippines (VIDEOS)

08.06.2026
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Dramatic videos show buildings swaying and crowds fleeing as the authorities warn people in coastal areas to move inland

Published 8 Jun, 2026 00:59

| Updated 8 Jun, 2026 05:57©  X / WitnessArch

A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday morning, shaking Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia, as residents fled buildings and coastal communities were urged to move inland.

The quake, initially reported by some monitoring agencies and media outlets as magnitude 8.2, was later listed by the US Geological Survey as magnitude 7.8. It struck shortly before 7:40 AM local time near Mindanao, at a depth of around 35 km. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said 138 aftershocks were recorded by 11:00 AM local time (03:00 GMT), including one with a magnitude of 6.1.

At least one person was killed and four others were injured in the earthquake, according to the local authorities, as damage assessments continued across the southern Philippines.

Videos circulating on social media show buildings swaying, ceilings and walls cracking, debris falling into streets, and panicked residents running from homes, shops, and offices.

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Other videos show damaged structures and partial collapses, as emergency services were deployed to inspect roads, bridges, ports, power lines, and public buildings in affected areas of Mindanao.

“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police told AFP, adding that several structures, including homes, collapsed

The police station in Alabel town, Sarangani province, was damaged during the earthquake, which struck as officers were taking part in a flag-raising ceremony, the local police chief told Reuters

Tsunami warnings were issued for several coastal areas following the quake. The authorities urged people in affected coastal zones to leave beaches, harbors, and low-lying areas, and to follow evacuation orders until the tsunami threat passed. 

Tsunami waves were recorded in six areas of Mindanao from 7:42 to 8:45 AM local time, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The highest wave measured 1.4 meters along the island’s southern coast. The agency said tsunami warnings remained in force.

Waves of 0.09 to 0.19 meters were later detected at three locations along Indonesia’s coast, according to the country’s meteorological agency. The Japanese authorities warned that tsunami waves up to 1 meter high could hit the southern Okinawa islands and coastal areas along the country’s Pacific coast.

The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active zones, and is frequently hit by earthquakes, volcanic activity, and severe storms. Officials warned that aftershocks were possible and advised people to remain outdoors or in safe open areas until structures can be inspected.

The quake was also reportedly felt in parts of eastern Indonesia, including North Sulawesi and North Maluku, according to early regional reports.

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