Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Philippines

Environment & ClimateWorld / International

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people and injuring 129. Tsunami warnings were issued along the coastlines. Children at an elementary school in Digos evacuated as the ground shook and a metal awning collapsed.

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