RECAP: Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Monday at 7:37 a.m. local time, killing at least 37 people and causing buildings to collapse.

Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage across the region, including building collapses. At least 12 deaths and more than 100 injuries were confirmed, according to the Office of Civil Defense. This video shows the evacuation at Little Baguio Elementary School in Mindanao.

Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the Philippine Military Academy's graduation ceremony in Baguio on the island of Luzon in the northern Philippines on May 17, 2025.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified on Sunday, September 29, bringing heavy rainfall and causing flooding and landslides in the country. The Philippine weather agency stated that it could reach super typhoon status and placed alerts on several islands. Residents were advised to stay informed and prepare for potential evacuations. Typhoon Krathon was expected to pass close to Balintang Island and Batanes on Monday, with a possible landfall.