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Death Toll From Sarangani Quake Climbs To 37 As Aftershocks Continue
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The death toll from the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani has climbed to 37, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, OCD Deputy Spokesperson Diego Agustin Mariano said that as of 6 a.m., authorities had recorded four fatalities in the Davao Region and 33 in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. However, he noted that the figures are still undergoing validation.
Of the reported deaths, 18 are being validated in Sarangani province, 12 in General Santos City, and three in South Cotabato.
Authorities have yet to release a full assessment of the damage caused by the devastating earthquake. Earlier reports indicated that at least 144 people were injured, while four others remain missing.
Initial assessments showed that General Santos City suffered some of the most significant impacts when the quake struck at 7:37 a.m. Monday, with its epicenter located in the Celebes Sea.
The ground has continued to shake since the main quake. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) had recorded 1,055 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.3 to 6.7.
Amid ongoing response efforts, the OCD said the national government is closely coordinating with local officials in Sarangani and neighboring areas to provide relief and assistance to affected communities.
To support health services in quake-hit areas, the agency is also set to deploy generators and fuel supplies to hospitals to ensure the uninterrupted operation of medical facilities as recovery efforts continue.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, OCD Deputy Spokesperson Diego Agustin Mariano said that as of 6 a.m., authorities had recorded four fatalities in the Davao Region and 33 in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. However, he noted that the figures are still undergoing validation.
Of the reported deaths, 18 are being validated in Sarangani province, 12 in General Santos City, and three in South Cotabato.
Authorities have yet to release a full assessment of the damage caused by the devastating earthquake. Earlier reports indicated that at least 144 people were injured, while four others remain missing.
Initial assessments showed that General Santos City suffered some of the most significant impacts when the quake struck at 7:37 a.m. Monday, with its epicenter located in the Celebes Sea.
The ground has continued to shake since the main quake. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) had recorded 1,055 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.3 to 6.7.
Amid ongoing response efforts, the OCD said the national government is closely coordinating with local officials in Sarangani and neighboring areas to provide relief and assistance to affected communities.
To support health services in quake-hit areas, the agency is also set to deploy generators and fuel supplies to hospitals to ensure the uninterrupted operation of medical facilities as recovery efforts continue.
Jun 9, 2026
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