World leaders and partner governments expressed solidarity with the Philippines and signaled readiness to extend aid after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani, Mindanao, at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, caused by movement along the Cotabato Trench. PHIVOLCS reported at least 35 people killed, 12 missing and more than 200 injured as buildings collapsed and landslides struck areas including Glan, Sarangani. Tsunami warnings were issued across the Philippines and neighboring countries, with waves up to 1.4 meters recorded in Kiamba, Sarangani. Authorities canceled the alerts by mid-afternoon after assessments showed no major ongoing threat. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan was prepared to assist.
