epaselect epa13023955 A damaged building following an earthquake in General Santos City, southern Philippines, 08 June 2026. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a tsunami warning has been issued following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake with a depth of 33 kilometers that struck off the coast of Sarangani Province in the southern Philippines. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is verifying reports that at least 19 people have died and 12 are missing in parts of the southern Philippines following the earthquake. EPA/EMIL ELBERT P. PRUDENTE Source: EPA / EMIL ELBERT P. PRUDENTE/EPA
Disaster management agencies such as PHIVOLCS urge immediate preparation and correct safety protocols to mitigate risks during significant seismic events.
Disaster management agencies such as PHIVOLCS urge immediate preparation and correct safety protocols to mitigate risks during significant seismic events.
Key Points
Remember the Duck, Cover, and Hold protocol to protect yourself during active ground shaking.
Have a family emergency plan and an agreed-upon meeting place in case family members get separated.
Continue to listen to official advisories from PHIVOLCS and local authorities.
