Teresito Bacolcol

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 55 people and displacing over 45,000. Philippine officials credited disaster-preparedness drills for reducing casualties, as schools and communities followed protocols during the quake and aftershocks.

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 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 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.