LIVE UPDATES: Mindanao earthquake | June 10, 2026

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INQUIRER.net / Updated as of: 04:22 PM June 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – Many parts of Mindanao are still reeling from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on June 8. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess damage, restore essential services, and assist affected communities.

Here are the latest key developments gathered and monitored on the ground by Inquirer team:

As authorities have earlier said, the death toll may continue to rise.  As of Tuesday night, the Office of the Civil Defense recorded over 40 deaths, four people remain missing and hundreds have been injured.

More than 77,000 individuals have been affected across Mindanao, prompting large-scale relief and recovery efforts.

As of Wednesday morning, over 2,000 aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 1.2 to as high as 6.4 were recorded.

Search, rescue, and retrieval operations remain ongoing in heavily affected areas, particularly in General Santos City and nearby communities.

Classes and government operations in several localities remain suspended

The Department of Energy is assessing damage to power facilities and coordinating with electric cooperatives and utilities to restore electricity services.

Government agencies have begun damage assessments and safety inspections of public buildings and infrastructure across affected areas.

Hospitals and health facilities implemented emergency measures, including temporary evacuations and safety checks following the strong tremor.

Ongoing relief efforts were launched by national and local governments and even private sector.

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