Powerful Earthquake Kills 18 in Southern Philippines; Landslide Buries Homes

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off southern Philippines on June 8, killing at least 18 people and injuring over 200. The shallow quake—just 33 kilometers deep—triggered a landslide in Glan municipality that buried residential areas. Officials issued tsunami warnings. Rescue efforts continue as damage assessments unfold across the region.