Harrowing footage of buildings crumbling and residents screaming in panic has been circulating on social media this morning, after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines.
The Philippines Government, via the US Tsunami Warning System, has issued a tsunami warning for the country following the devastating tremor near Mindanao. The earthquake, recorded at a projected magnitude of 7.8, was felt in Davao City at just before 7.40am local time on Monday, 8 June 2026.
Residents reported violent shaking, with people evacuating buildings as a precautionary measure.
Tsunami warnings have been declared across a number of territories, including:
- – The Philippines
- – The west coast of the United States
- – Indonesia
- – Palau
- – Yap
- – Taiwan
- – Papua New Guinea
Clips showing buildings collapsing have been widely shared across social media platforms.
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has since lifted its tsunami watch warning for the country’s coastline and overseas territories. The cancellation was confirmed 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,” reads the BoM statement. “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 disturbing clip, the Plaza building, home to LOVE Radio Gensan and DZRH News FM, can be seen collapsing dramatically in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Sarangani. Terrified screams from bystanders just metres away ring out as a massive cloud of dust billows into the air.
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