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With death toll at 15, emergency rescue operations remain active in the region as viral videos continue to emerge from Philippines
‘Terrifying Footage’: Internet Rallies in Prayer After Violent 7.8 Earthquake Hits Philippines | Video
A massive and terrifying 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City in the Philippines on June 8, 2026, leaving local residents in shock and social media flooded with updates. The shallow quake, which hit off the coast of Sarangani province in southern Mindanao, was located about 25 to 30 kilometers from the shore near General Santos. It struck with massive force, sending violent side-to-side shaking through the region, a movement that older or poorly built structures just couldn’t handle.
A wave of concern broke out online after terrifying footage caught the heartbreaking moment a multi-story commercial building completely pancaked.
Social media users quickly gathered to share information, extend prayers, and process the sheer force of the disaster. One user wrote, “Terrifying footage Heartbreaking to see that building pancake like that in General Santos. Grateful the Jollibee staff got out safely in time prayers up for the one confirmed fatality and anyone still in rescue ops.”
Another added: “Stay strong, Philippines! 7.8 is no joke. Hope everyone else is accounted for and aftershocks stay manageable”. Other users chimed in with similar prayers: “I am deeply saddened by this incident. Hopefully, there are no fatalities 🥺🥀”
One user added that the building that collapsed was a commercial establishment. “That Jollibee was in a multi-story commercial building that pancaked fast. Philippines has solid earthquake codes, but enforcement isn’t always perfect, especially on commercial spots. Lucky the staff got out in time though. Rescues are still going on, one confirmed dead.”
A scary video shows the moment a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Tubalan Elementary School earlier today in Barangay Tubalan, Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines. Teachers and students immediately practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in an open area of the school. pic.twitter.com/KxeyR85lmh
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) June 8, 2026
Many users shared how to stay safe during an earthquake: “It’s never good to shelter inside of a building during an earthquake.”
Other viral videos emerging from the country showcase scenes from schools, where children and teachers are seen sheltering in open spaces as the ground shakes violently.
💔 First day of school… then the earth shattered everything 😭A powerful earthquake struck Southern Mindanao at around 7:37 a.m. on Monday, with General Santos City, Sarangani philippines pic.twitter.com/QfefDfiepi
— Benj (@B3n0444) June 8, 2026
As per reports, the death toll has reached at least 15, with more than 100 people injured, disaster agency officials said. Twelve people were killed in the Soccksargen region of Mindanao island, regional civil defence director Rodrigo Sosmena said, adding 129 people had been injured there. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for the region.
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