Philippines Earthquake: Several structures collapsed and turned to debris after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, leading to widespread evacuations across the region. Officials in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan warned of possible tsunami waves after a quake off Mindanao, according to reports.
Videos circulating online showed dramatic visuals of buildings crumbling as strong tremors jolted parts of the Philippines’ Mindanao island. One video captured outside a school campus showed students gathered in an open field as a nearby structure looked as though it was collapsing amid the shaking.
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🇵🇭 Devastating scenes from General Santos, Philippines
High school and university buildings have collapsed after a powerful earthquake struck the city.
Prayers for the victims and rescuers on the ground.
Source: @TabzLIVE / Writer: Oliver https://t.co/3FraWamy9L pic.twitter.com/GXbZbmbAWB
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 8, 2026
Massive buildings collapse, reduced to rubble
Several buildings were reduced to rubble as the ground shook violently during the earthquake that hit the region. According to reports, a part of a building in General Santos City collapsed due to the tremor. While school students were moved to safer locations, hospitals evacuated patients as a precautionary measure.
BUILDING COLLAPSES IN GENSAN AFTER 7.8 EARTHQUAKE
LOOK: Structural damage is seen in General Santos after a severe 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit on Monday morning.
Power outages have been reported across the city, and multiple aftershocks continue to be recorded.
📷 PIA SarGen… pic.twitter.com/w4ryymAlWr
— NewsWatch Plus PH (@newswatchplusph) June 8, 2026
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First published on: Jun 08, 2026 09:47 AM IST
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