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- Published: Mon Jun 8, 2026, 6:56 AM
Earthquake in Philippines: At least 15 dead, schools closed after tremors
By:Supreeta BalasubramanianAngel TesoreroRaymund Villanueva- Share:
Key Events
1:07 PM,Jun 8, 2026
At least 15 dead, damage assessment ongoing
11:35 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Tsunami warning lifted
11:33 AM,Jun 8, 2026
UAE citizens in Philippines urged to stay cautious
10:16 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Death toll in Philippine quake at least 15: Disaster agency
9:55 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Philippine disaster agency confirms 8 dead
8:53 AM,Jun 8, 2026
8 reported dead: Philippine Civil Defence Office
8:29 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Visuals from General Santos after the earthquake
8:15 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Three confirmed dead in earthquake
8:02 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Watch: Building collapses during earthquake
7:44 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Evacuations in Philippine, Indonesian coastal regions
7:40 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Tsunami possible; multiple countries affected
7:39 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Schools closed on first day of academic new year
7:36 AM,Jun 8, 2026
One confirmed dead in earthquake
7:29 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Philippines Seismology Agency records tsunami waves after massive earthquake
6:52 AM,Jun 8, 2026
Massive earthquake strikes Philippines
Summary
- Massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines off Sarangani on Monday morning
- Fifteen deaths have been confirmed; authorities continue to receive more fatality reports
- Tsunami warnings were initially issued in Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea; they have since been lifted
- Schools have been closed on what was supposed to be the first day of the new academic year
1:07 PM, Jun 08, 2026 1:02 PM, Jun 08, 2026 17 flights cancelled, GenSan airport temporarily closed
11:35 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Tsunami warning lifted
11:33 AM, Jun 08, 2026 UAE citizens in Philippines urged to stay cautious
11:05 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Enough funds to deal with emergency: Government
11:03 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Aftershock recorded
10:41 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Which Philippine cities felt the earthquake the most?
10:16 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Death toll in Philippine quake at least 15: Disaster agency
10:05 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Watch: Students panic as earthquake interrupts school flag ceremony
9:55 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Philippine disaster agency confirms 8 dead
9:36 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Authorities work to restore power to affected areas
9:25 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre lifts tsunami warning
9:17 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Indonesia lifts tsunami warning
9:07 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Map showing Japan tsunami advisory
8:58 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Immediate aid for quake-affected families
8:53 AM, Jun 08, 2026 8 reported dead: Philippine Civil Defence Office
8:29 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Visuals from General Santos after the earthquake
8:15 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Three confirmed dead in earthquake
8:02 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Watch: Building collapses during earthquake
7:53 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Philippine authorities tell public to expect aftershocks
7:46 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Japan issues tsunami advisory
7:44 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Evacuations in Philippine, Indonesian coastal regions
7:40 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Tsunami possible; multiple countries affected
7:39 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Schools closed on first day of academic new year
7:36 AM, Jun 08, 2026 One confirmed dead in earthquake
7:29 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Philippines Seismology Agency records tsunami waves after massive earthquake
6:52 AM, Jun 08, 2026 Massive earthquake strikes Philippines