Philippines quake death toll revised after offshore Sarangani earthquake
Officials in the Philippines say years of disaster-preparedness drills helped limit casualties after a powerful offshore earthquake struck off Sarangani province on Monday. The 7.8 magnitude quake left 46 people dead, 38 missing and at least 688 injured, according to the latest figures. More than 45,000 people were displaced, with about half still in emergency shelters.The Office of Civil Defence said the numbers of dead and missing were reduced after multiple verifications. The quake damaged more than 12,600 houses across farming towns and cities, and many displaced residents were still unable to return home because of strong aftershocks. Officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
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6.1 earthquake off Cuba shakes Florida and parts of Mexico
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba on Monday and was felt across parts of Florida and Mexico. The tremor was reported in the afternoon and was centred about 65 miles north-west of Mantua, Cuba, according to the US Geological Survey. It was also described as the strongest tremor in the region in nearly 150 years.The quake had a depth of 16 miles, the US Geological Survey said. No injuries, deaths or major property damage were reported in the immediate aftermath. In Florida, residents in places including Tampa Bay, Ruskin and St Petersburg reported shaking in homes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
At least 37 killed as powerful Mindanao earthquake displaces tens of thousands
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake off the coast of southern Mindanao has killed at least 37 people in the Philippines, with rescue teams still searching collapsed buildings for survivors. The quake struck early on Monday and hit coastal communities around General Santos and nearby areas hardest. Authorities say the disaster has also displaced tens of thousands of people and caused widespread damage to homes and public buildings.The Philippines Office of Civil Defence said four people are officially listed as missing, while search teams continue to check damaged structures for anyone trapped inside. The Philippines Coast Guard has deployed 150 responders, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
Philippines earthquake leaves at least 41 dead in Mindanao as aftershocks continue
The Philippines is continuing emergency and recovery operations after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao on 9 June. Officials said at least 41 people were killed, more than 450 were injured and thousands were forced from their homes. The quake hit southern parts of the country and caused damage in General Santos City, Sarangani and other nearby areas.Authorities said the earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific before they were later lifted. More than 450 aftershocks had been recorded since the main tremor, including several measuring between magnitude 6.5 and 6.7. Those continuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Offshore earthquake shakes Havana and prompts precautionary evacuations
A magnitude 6.1 offshore earthquake shook Havana on 8 June, prompting precautionary evacuations from office buildings and high-rise properties across the Cuban capital. The tremor was felt in several districts of the city and led many residents to briefly leave homes and workplaces while authorities assessed the situation. Among the buildings evacuated was the historic Lonja del Comercio in central Havana, where workers and visitors gathered outside as safety checks began.Officials reported no immediate injuries or significant damage. Witnesses described desks, computers and other office equipment moving during the shaking, and said occupants quickly used stairwells to leave the building.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 10:02 LONDON
Philippine earthquake kills at least 37 and displaces more than 20,000 in Mindanao
Rescuers in the southern Philippines searched damaged buildings on Tuesday after a strong offshore earthquake centred near Mindanao killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000. The quake struck on Monday morning and caused damage across several provinces, with officials warning that some collapsed or heavily damaged structures still needed to be checked for survivors or additional casualties. Many of those forced from their homes moved into emergency shelters after fears of a tsunami spread through coastal communities.The earthquake measured 7.8 magnitude, according to the supplied report, and was one of the strongest to hit the country in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
Philippines quake death toll rises to 37 as rescuers search collapsed building
Rescue teams in the southern Philippines are searching for survivors after a powerful offshore earthquake killed at least 37 people and injured about 400. The magnitude 7.8 quake struck off Sarangani province shortly before 7:40am local time on Monday, with the hardest-hit area reported in General Santos on Mindanao. In the city, rescuers were still working through the rubble of a collapsed commercial building that housed a grocery store, where two people were believed to remain trapped.Officials said two survivors had been pulled from the debris, while a third person was found dead at the site. Scanners had not detected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
Hundreds of aftershocks hit southern Philippines after magnitude 7.8 quake
Hundreds of aftershocks have shaken southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday morning. Officials say the death toll stands at 37, with 487 people injured, and warn that the number could still rise as responders reach more affected areas. The quake has caused widespread damage across parts of the island, with buildings collapsing and roads cracked or blocked by landslides.Emergency teams are still working to reach coastal cities and towns, where the scale of destruction is becoming clearer. Bernardo Alejandro, an assistant secretary with the agency overseeing disaster response, said search and rescue remained the priority... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Philippines earthquake off Mindanao kills at least 35 and triggers regional tsunami effects
At least 35 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, according to officials. The quake hit on Monday and caused damage across several provinces, including General Santos, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur. It also triggered tsunami-related effects in coastal areas and prompted warnings that were later lifted.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was the strongest to hit the country this year. Its director, Teresito Bacolcol, said the epicentre was offshore near Mindanao at a depth of 33km,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Philippines earthquake kills 15, prompts tsunami alerts across region
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore southern Philippines near Mindanao on Monday morning local time, triggering tsunami alerts in several countries and reports of casualties. The quake hit off the island's southern tip, near Sarangani province, and was felt across a wide area. Authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan all issued warnings or advisories as the situation developed.The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake struck shortly before 7:40am local time, or 23:40 GMT on Sunday. It was centred 32km west of Maasim in Sarangani province and occurred at an estimated depth of 33km. By late morning,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:02 LONDON
At least 19 dead after magnitude 7.8 quake off Mindanao in the Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has killed at least 19 people, injured many more and triggered tsunami alerts across the region. The quake struck on Monday at 07:37 local time, or 23:37 GMT on Sunday, and was felt across several provinces in the south. Buildings collapsed in multiple areas, including General Santos, and emergency officials continued to assess the scale of the damage.Officials said at least 134 people were reportedly injured across South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos, although those figures still need to be verified by the national disaster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
