The Plaza building, where LOVE Radio Gensan and DZRH News FM are located, dramatically collapsed following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Sarangani. A tsunami warning has been issued for the Philippines after the powerful quake struck near Mindanao.

02:29, Mon, Jun 8, 2026 Updated: 02:30, Mon, Jun 8, 2026

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RD Plaza building, where LOVE Radio Gensan and DZRH News FM are located, collapsed following a strong earthquake that shook Sarangani this morning | RH 19 Jun Dimacutac, DZRH Newshttps://x.com/dzrhnews/status/2063778832092737876 (Image: @X)

Videos depicting buildings crumbling and terrified residents screaming have been circulating on social media this morning following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines.

A tsunami warning has been issued for the Philippines after the powerful earthquake hit near Mindanao, according to the Philippine Government via the US Tsunami Warning System. The estimated magnitude 7.8 tremor was felt in Davao City shortly before 7.40am local time on Monday, June 8, 2026. Residents reported violent shaking and have evacuated buildings as a precautionary measure.

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Possible tsunami warnings have been issued for: Philippines, West coast of the United States, Indonesia, Palau, Yap, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has since lifted its tsunami watch warning for the country's coastline and 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," 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, housing LOVE Radio Gensan and DZRH News FM, dramatically crumbles following the powerful earthquake that struck Sarangani. Bystanders standing mere metres away can be heard screaming in terror as clouds of dust billowed through the air.