PRAY FOR THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Sarangani, Mindanao on June 8, 2026 at around 7:37 AM Philippine Standard Time (PHT, UTC 8), shaking large parts of southern Philippines.
Latest confirmed reports:
• 37 people confirmed dead
• 456 injured
• 4 people missing
• Over 77,000 individuals affected (17,600 families)
• 1,055 aftershocks recorded, including strong tremors up to magnitude 6.7
• Widespread structural damage in General Santos, Sarangani, and nearby provinces
• Several buildings, schools, hospitals, and commercial areas damaged or collapsed
• Brief tsunami warnings issued, later lifted after no significant wave threat
Authorities continue search, rescue, and relief operations as aftershocks continue across Mindanao.
Please continue to pray for:
- Families who lost loved ones
- The injured and displaced
- Rescue workers and medical teams
- Protection from ongoing aftershocks
- Strength and recovery for affected communities
Let’s continue to pray for restoration across the affected communities, may rebuilding, healing, and hope rise again across Mindanao.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
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