Philippines, M7.8 Earthquake in Regions IX, XI, XII, and BARMM
Jun 08, 2026 06:37
Jul 06, 2026 08:00
Location
Coordinate:
6.0215344005363, 125.14699062056
Administrative:
Sarangani, Philippines
Affected Area:
Basilan, Sultan Kudarat, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Sarangani, South Cotabato
Hazard
Main : Earthquake- Latitude = -
- Longitude = -
- Magnitude = 7.8
- Mechanism = Strike Slip
- Depth (km) = 33
- Magnitude Type = Richter Scale (ML)
- Intensity Scale = Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale
- Maximum Intensity = -
Description
On 08 June 2026, at 7:37 AM, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred in Maasim, Sarangani with a depth of 033 km and
tectonic in origin. Damage and aftershocks were expected.
The earthquake reported intensities ranging from I to VIII across regions VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, BAR, and CARAGA
Meanwhile, a tsunami warning was issued by DOST PHIVOLCS. Based on the local tsunami scenario database, it was
expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may be higher on enclosed
bays and straits. It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 07:37 AM, 08 June 2026 to 09:37 AM, 08
June 2026 (PST). These waves may continue for hours.
Per DOST PHIVOLCS Tsunami Information No. 2 Cancellation of Tsunami Warning, PHIVOLCS Sea Level Monitoring
Stations for tsunami confirmed the occurrence of tsunami in the following areas:
-Kiamba, Sarangani with 1.48 meters tsunami height
-Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat with 0.84 meters tsunami height
-Maasim, Sarangani with 0.48 meters tsunami height
-City of Zamboanga with 0.25 meters tsunami height
-City of Mati, Davao Oriental with 0.21 meters tsunami height
-City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur with 0.09 meters tsunami height
Aftershocks of the Mw7.8 Offshore Sarangani Earthquake event, as of 09 June 2026, 2:00 AM:
-Recorded: 840
-Plotted: 240
-Felt: 19
-Magnitude Range: 1.3 - 6.7
-Reference Station: GSPS
tectonic in origin. Damage and aftershocks were expected.
The earthquake reported intensities ranging from I to VIII across regions VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, BAR, and CARAGA
Meanwhile, a tsunami warning was issued by DOST PHIVOLCS. Based on the local tsunami scenario database, it was
expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may be higher on enclosed
bays and straits. It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 07:37 AM, 08 June 2026 to 09:37 AM, 08
June 2026 (PST). These waves may continue for hours.
Per DOST PHIVOLCS Tsunami Information No. 2 Cancellation of Tsunami Warning, PHIVOLCS Sea Level Monitoring
Stations for tsunami confirmed the occurrence of tsunami in the following areas:
-Kiamba, Sarangani with 1.48 meters tsunami height
-Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat with 0.84 meters tsunami height
-Maasim, Sarangani with 0.48 meters tsunami height
-City of Zamboanga with 0.25 meters tsunami height
-City of Mati, Davao Oriental with 0.21 meters tsunami height
-City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur with 0.09 meters tsunami height
Aftershocks of the Mw7.8 Offshore Sarangani Earthquake event, as of 09 June 2026, 2:00 AM:
-Recorded: 840
-Plotted: 240
-Felt: 19
-Magnitude Range: 1.3 - 6.7
-Reference Station: GSPS
Impact Statistic
92
Dead
40
Missing
1.4K
Injured
1.7M
Affected Person
90.3K
Displaced
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Human SADDD
- Dead 92
- Missing 20
- Injured 1,316
- Affected Person 1,678,932
- Affected Family 391,231
- Internaly Displaced People 90,333
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) 70
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses 113,370
- Damage Partial 94,988
- Totally Damage 18,382
Infrastructure
- Bridges 47
- Number of Roads 127
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency -
- Cost of Damages 1,513,259,866.00
- Cost of Damages (USD) 24,596,253.00
- Cost of Assistance 867,570,940.00
- Cost of Assistance (USD) 14,101,341.00
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
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