The MTA Speaks| Prayer times| Weather Update| Gold Price
Follow Us: Facebook Instagram YouTube twitter

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 45

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 45

Post by : Shweta

Death Toll From Powerful Philippines Earthquake Climbs to 45

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck southern Philippines has risen to 45, while hundreds more people remain injured and rescue teams continue searching for missing residents.

According to authorities, at least 630 people have been injured and 17 others are still unaccounted for following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao, the country's second-most populous island.

Emergency workers continued search and rescue operations on Tuesday, inspecting damaged structures to ensure that no survivors remained trapped beneath debris.

The strong quake caused extensive destruction across several provinces, affecting homes, public facilities and key infrastructure.

Among the hardest-hit areas was the bustling coastal city of General Santos, home to more than 700,000 residents. Initial government assessments showed that approximately 2,500 houses suffered damage, along with 117 government buildings and public facilities across affected regions.

Authorities are continuing to assess the full scale of the destruction as emergency crews work to restore services and provide assistance to displaced families.

Search and rescue teams have been deployed to damaged areas to locate missing individuals and ensure no one remains trapped inside collapsed or weakened buildings.

Officials said emergency personnel have been carrying out inspections while coordinating with local authorities and disaster response agencies. Medical teams are also treating the injured and providing support to affected communities.

The number of casualties could change as assessments continue and additional information becomes available from remote areas.

General Santos International Airport remained closed for a second consecutive day following damage caused by the earthquake.

The closure resulted in the cancellation of 63 domestic flights, although humanitarian and relief flights have been allowed to operate to support emergency response efforts.

Transport disruptions have complicated the delivery of aid and affected thousands of travelers, while authorities work to restore airport operations safely.

Mindanao is the second-largest and second-most populous island in the Philippines and has experienced several significant earthquakes in recent years due to the country's location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most seismically active regions.

Large earthquakes frequently trigger concerns over building safety, infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. Government agencies have begun conducting damage assessments while relief operations continue across affected communities.

With rescue efforts still underway and thousands of residents dealing with damaged homes and disrupted services, authorities are expected to focus on recovery operations and rebuilding efforts in the days ahead.

For all major updates and developments, stay connected with us.

June 10, 2026 5:03 p.m. 705
GCC News Oman News World News Earthquake

More Trending News

Featured Stories

Kuwait Signs US$16bn Oil Pipeline Deal With Global Investors
July 27, 2026 3:01 p.m.
Kuwait Oil Company signs a US$16 billion pipeline partnership with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR in the country's largest foreign investment
Read More
Typhoon Noul Hits Southern China, Forcing Mass Evacuations
July 27, 2026 12:12 p.m.
Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, forcing over 715,000 evacuations, cancelling flights, and bringing heavy rain and strong winds
Read More
France Wildfires Near Bordeaux as Europe Battles Heatwave
July 27, 2026 12:04 p.m.
Wildfires near Bordeaux force mass evacuations as France and Spain battle devastating fires, extreme heat, and worsening weather conditions
Read More
Assam Floods Claim 68 Lives as Conditions Slowly Improve
July 27, 2026 11:53 a.m.
Floods in Assam affect over 524,000 people, with 68 deceased reported. Relief efforts continue amidst recovery signs.
Read More
Malaysia to Host Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang Under Revised F1 Schedule
July 27, 2026 11:38 a.m.
Formula 1 has confirmed Malaysia's Sepang Circuit will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2–4, 2026, while the rest of the season remains unchanged
Read More
CXMT Achieves 470% Surge on Shanghai Stock Exchange Opening
July 27, 2026 11:22 a.m.
CXMT shares soared by over 470% on their Shanghai debut, elevating the company's value to 3.3 trillion yuan amid rising AI memory chip demand.
Read More
Qatar Expands Mangrove Protection as Forests Cover 14 Sq Km
July 27, 2026 10:54 a.m.
Qatar says mangrove forests now cover nearly 14 sq km, with Al Thakira Reserve hosting over half, as MECC expands conservation and restoration efforts
Read More
Trump Says Iran Must Make Progress or Face U.S. Military Pressure
July 25, 2026 3:17 p.m.
Trump warned Iran it could face stronger U.S. action if nuclear talks fail, while saying serious negotiations with Tehran are still ongoing
Read More
Ukraine Drones Hit Three More Wildberries Warehouses in Russia
July 25, 2026 10:57 a.m.
Ukraine targeted three more Wildberries warehouses in Russia and Crimea as drone attacks expand, affecting logistics and warehouse operations
Read More
Sponsored
Trending News