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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines in 2026 killed 55 people, injured 1,120, and displaced over 45,000. Philippine officials credited disaster-preparedness drills with preventing higher casualties, as schools and communities demonstrated calm responses during the quake. Aftershocks and damaged infrastructure kept many displaced, and experts highlighted the need for improved building standards.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides, at least 47 deaths, and displacing over 45,000 people. Glan Mayor Victor James Yap requested helicopter airlifts to deliver food to isolated villages, as power and access remain disrupted.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides and isolating villages. The mayor of General Santos urgently requested helicopter airlifts of food and aid to address hunger in affected areas, with at least 47 deaths, 688 injuries, and over 45,000 displaced people reported.

The mayor of Glan in the Philippines is requesting helicopters to airlift food to landslide-isolated villages following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that caused 47 deaths, injured 688, and displaced over 45,000 people. Landslides and damaged infrastructure have hindered aid delivery, with 10 of 31 villages remaining inaccessible.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed 45 people, displaced over 25,000, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including the General Santos international airport. Aftershocks exceeding 6.4 magnitude continue to hinder recovery efforts, with rescuers evacuating a partially collapsed grocery store during a strong tremor.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, killing 45 people, displacing over 25,000, and damaging infrastructure. Aftershocks, including one up to 6.4 magnitude, continue to hinder rescue efforts and destabilize collapsed buildings like a grocery store in General Santos.

An earthquake in the southern Philippines caused buildings to collapse and displaced thousands of residents. Photos from the aftermath were shared in a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 32,000, and damaging thousands of buildings. The quake caused landslides, building collapses, and tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters, with significant impact in General Santos and Sarangani province. Over 500 were injured, and the international airport in General Santos remained closed, disrupting flights and requiring school building assessments.

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has killed 41 people, displacing thousands and forcing doctors to treat patients in outdoor tents, including assisting a mother during childbirth. Rescue efforts are hindered by aftershocks and infrastructure damage, with some areas accessible only by helicopter and a hospital in General Santos operating outdoors due to structural concerns.

Rescuers searched the rubble of a collapsed building in General Santos, Philippines, following an earthquake that killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds. Two individuals were pulled alive from the site, while a third was found dead, according to regional fire officer Edgar Tanawan.

A quake in the Philippines has raised the death toll to 37, with General Santos city in southern Mindanao suffering some of the worst damage. Rescue efforts are ongoing to find survivors.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500, and displacing over 20,000. The quake caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings and landslides, with significant damage reported in General Santos and Sarangani province. Tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters were recorded, though damage was limited to coastal shanties.

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 in the southern Philippines killed at least 31 people, injured 134, and triggered tsunami warnings. Landslides and aftershocks worsened the situation, with rescue efforts ongoing in General Santos and Sarangani province.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring over 200, collapsing buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. The quake caused significant damage in General Santos, including a deadly landslide and disruptions to infrastructure, with international support offered by the US, France, and New Zealand.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring over 200, collapsing buildings, triggering a tsunami, and causing a deadly landslide in Sarangani province. The quake, the strongest in the country this year, prompted tsunami warnings and infrastructure damage in cities like General Santos, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directing disaster response efforts.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people, injuring over 200, and triggering a tsunami. The quake caused building collapses, infrastructure damage in General Santos, and tsunami damage in coastal areas, with the Philippine government responding to the disaster.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people, injuring over 200, and causing building collapses and a tsunami. The quake triggered a 1-meter tsunami and damage in coastal areas, with key infrastructure affected in General Santos. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered emergency response measures and school closures.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 16 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos and surrounding areas sustained significant infrastructure damage, with reports of collapsed structures, landslides, and ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.

A deadly earthquake struck the Philippines, prompting evacuation notices and tsunami warnings. Rescuers are assessing damage in General Santos following the seismic event.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing 12 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos, a major port city, was hardest hit with partial building collapses and a school collapse trapping students. The quake also caused flight cancellations and aftershocks felt in Malaysia.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings and a key bridge in General Santos, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents to seek higher ground, and tsunami warnings were issued in Indonesia and Malaysia, though the threat subsided after five hours.

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.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, damaging buildings in General Santos city and triggering a tsunami warning for regional coasts. No immediate casualties were reported, though a small building partially collapsed, and aftershocks up to 6.5 magnitude followed.