Sarangani province

Typhoon Bavi brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, prompting evacuations and high alerts in Taiwan and eastern China. The storm intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the southern Philippines, causing landslides that killed at least 17 people. Bavi is forecast to pass north of Taiwan before making landfall in China’s Zhejiang province.

A recent earthquake in the Philippines caused significant destruction, including the collapse of Roldan Dante's home in Glan, Sarangani province, leading to the disappearance of his wife and two children. The government provided cash aid to affected families, but the country remains unprepared for a larger seismic event.

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 the southern Philippines, killing 55 people and displacing 45,000. Philippine officials credited years of disaster-preparedness drills with preventing a higher death toll, as schools and communities demonstrated effective emergency responses despite widespread damage.

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.

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 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 magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off southern Philippines near Mindanao, killing at least 15 people and injuring 129, with tsunami warnings issued in the region. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered disaster response efforts as assessments of damage and aftershocks continued.

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.