Videos showing builkdings collapsing and locals screaming in fear as a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines have been shared on social media this morning.
A tsunami threat has been advised for the Philippines after a huge earthquake struck near Mindanao, Philippines: Government via US Tsunami Warning System. An estimated magnitude 7.8 earthquake was felt in Davao City shortly before 7.40am local time on Monday, June 8, 2026. Residents reported strong shaking and people have evacuated buildings as a precaution.
Possilbe tsunami warnings have been issued in; Philippines, West coast of the United States, Indonesia, Palau, Yap, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. Footage has been shared on social media showing buildings collapsing and
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has cancelled its tsunami watch warning for the country’s coast and its territories.The cancellation was issued by the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) at 10.38am AEST.
“An undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.8 occurred at 9.37am AEST on Monday 8, June 2026 near Mindanao, Philippines,” the BoM statement reads.”No tsunami waves have been observed that pose a threat to the Australian mainland, islands or territories.””THE TSUNAMI WATCH FOR AUSTRALIA IS CANCELLED. No further updates will be issued unless the situation changes.”
In one video the Plaza building, where LOVE Radio Gensan and DZRH News FM are located, dramatically collapses following the strong earthquake that shook Sarangani. People on the street just metres away can be heard screaming in fear as the plume of dust fills the air.
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