A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southern Philippines on 8 June 2026.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the location off the coast near General Santos City in Sarangani province.
According to the latest news, several deaths were confirmed by the authorities, and damage was recorded in the city, including collapsed structures.
Kuehne+Nagel reports that General Santos (Gensan) Port is currently closed, with terminal operations fully suspended until further notice, affecting vessel movements, cargo handling, and related activities. More information can be found in our latest advisory.
The earthquake also had a regional impact, namely in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning for northeastern coastal regions. Minor tsunami waves were recorded at coastal monitoring stations in northern Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s authorities initially issued a tsunami advisory, warning of potential impacts in areas including Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu.
On 8 June 2026, MetMalaysia ended the advisory issued earlier, stating there was no continuing threat and confirming no further updates unless new developments arise.
For the latest port and vessel statuses or situation updates, please refer to the seaexplorer alert map.
