Cotabato Trench

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines, caused by shifting in the Cotabato Trench, altered the Mindanao coastline by exposing submerged coral and caused at least 76 deaths. The June 8 quake triggered landslides and building collapses.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 20,000, and damaging infrastructure including 2,000 houses and 117 government buildings. The quake triggered landslides, building collapses, and minor tsunami waves, with most fatalities reported in General Santos and Sarangani province.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least 37 people, displaced over 20,000, and caused widespread damage, including collapsed buildings and landslides. The quake, centered off Mindanao, triggered tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters but caused minimal coastal damage. Rescue efforts focused on inspecting ruined structures for survivors.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing four deaths, over 200 injuries, structural damage, and a 1-meter tsunami. The quake, centered near General Santos, led to collapsed buildings, a damaged key bridge, and disrupted flights, with regional tsunami warnings issued to Indonesia and Malaysia.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing damage in General Santos and triggering a 1-meter tsunami along nearby coasts. Authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia issued tsunami warnings, though no casualties were immediately reported. Aftershocks up to 6.5 magnitude followed.