PM Modi Mourns Loss Of Lives In Philippines Earthquake, Extends India’s Support

Last Updated:June 08, 2026, 7:37 PM IST

PM Modi offers condolences after a powerful 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, says India stands in solidarity with the affected nation.

Building was after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on Monday. (Image: AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his condolences to the families of those who died or injured in the destruction caused by the earthquake in Philippines.

At least 32 people were killed and over 200 injured after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8strongest this year, struck off the coast of Mindanao pushing 1-metre tsunami waves into coastal provinces.

According to Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 7:37 am local time at a depth of 33 kilometers, about 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim town in Sarangani province.

Following the incident, PM Modi said in a post on X: “Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused by today’s earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Philippines.”

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, at least 134 people were injured and 12 remained missing, all in the Soccksargen region.

“The shaking was very strong and people dashed out of houses into the streets,” said Rod Sosmeña, regional director of the Office of Civil Defence, who was travelling through General Santos when the quake struck.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered class suspension in affected areas, with 3.2 million students and 128,000 teachers affected. The General Santos international airport was temporarily closed and 17 domestic flights were cancelled. Aftershocks as strong as magnitude 6.5 followed through the morning.

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