M 7.8 earthquake killed over 100 in Philippines

Photographer

Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency

Category

Editorial Photography - General News

Company

Anadolu Agency

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Turkey

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8, 2026. The apocalyptic disaster has claimed over 81 lives, injured more than 1,300, left dozens missing and damaged countless infrastructure and buildings, forcing 80,000 to go homeless. It ranks as one of the Southeast Asian nation’s most devastating seismic events in five decades, inflicting 41 million dollars in catastrophic economic losses. As survivors—including injured children—struggle to salvage their lives amidst relentless aftershocks, the region faces an urgent, escalating humanitarian crisis.

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