Key Facts

• The earthquake occurred on June 8, 2026.
• It had a magnitude of 7.8, making it the strongest in the Philippines this year.
• The quake’s center was under the sea, 33 kilometers deep.
• General Santos, a southern port city on Mindanao island, was heavily damaged.
• At least 31 people died because of the earthquake.
• The photo showed a collapsed building captured by a drone after the quake.
• The earthquake was classified as a natural disaster affecting the Asia/Pacific region.
• Emergency and rescue efforts are likely underway, although not detailed in the article.