Aftershock hits Cebu almost 9 months post September 2025 quake

Jason A. Baguia 06/27/2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in north Cebu evening of Saturday, June 27, 2026. …

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental

Pia Piquero 06/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Occidental on Friday evening, June 26, shaking several parts of southern Mindanao but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to…

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

Agence France Presse 06/25/2026

TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country’s weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The quake occurred off the…

Mindanao earthquake: PNP steps up hunt vs. fake DPWH personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/18/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday intensified operations against individuals posing as personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to scam people in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.…

Cebu schools: Capitol starts building 269 temporary learning shelters

Airam Limatog 06/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has begun constructing 269 temporary learning shelters to help restore classroom spaces that the magnitude 6.9 Cebu earthquake in September last year damaged. The initiative is part of the…

Mindanao earthquake: P362M released for aid — Recto

Dexter Cabalza 06/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the national government is expediting the release of emergency aid and recovery funds for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. “The full machinery of…

Phivolcs: Ground deformation observed in parts of Sarangani, GenSan

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 06/15/2026

MANILA – Ground deformation have been observed in Sarangani and General Santos City areas following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao last June 8, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

Mindanao earthquake death toll rises to 55; over 1,100 injured

Isabelle Pechay - @inquirer.net 06/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The number of reported deaths due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao last Monday has risen to 55, while more than 1,100 individuals were reported injured, authorities said Friday morning. According to the…

More bodies expected as additional quake-hit areas now accessible

Philippine Daily Inquirer Team 06/12/2026

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — The number of bodies from earthquake-hit areas in southern Mindanao is expected to spike as access to some of the most affected areas has been partially restored, making it possible to retrieve…

‘Is Cebu City ready for a big earthquake?’

Airam Limatog 06/09/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu City officials have sought a full review of the city’s emergency preparedness amid concerns over its readiness for a major earthquake. During the Cebu City Council session on Tuesday, June 9, Councilor…

No earthquake swarms in Cebu, but ‘Big One’ remains possible —Phivolcs

Airam Limatog 06/09/2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said no earthquake swarms have been recorded in Cebu recently, but the island remains vulnerable to a major earthquake from its active fault systems.…

Phivolcs: Magnitude 8.2 quake possible along 6 active trenches

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 06/09/2026

MANILA – All areas located along the six active trenches in the country could experience an earthquake of up to 8.2 in magnitude, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday.…

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