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Mindanao Earthquake

Mindanao Earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services, causing significant displacement across several provinces in Region XI and Region XII.

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As of 08 July 2026, a total of 92,628 individuals remain displaced. Of these, approximately 31% are currently residing in 74 evacuation centers, while the remaining displaced population is staying in host communities or other temporary arrangements. The number of damaged houses has reached 121,307, including 19,188 totally damaged and 102,119 partially damaged homes, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the continued demand for humanitarian assistance, particularly for families with limited access to shelter and basic services.


Emergency Situation Reports:

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026 resulted in widespread damage to homes, public infrastructure, and essential services
© UNHCR/Gia Luga

Protection Issues and Needs

  • Access to Safe and Secure Shelter
  • Access to Basic Needs and Services
  • Access to Health Services
  • Protection of Vulnerable Groups
  • Protection of Populations at Risk of Statelessness & Indigenous Peoples

Humanitarian Response

  • Coordination With Government and Stakeholders
  • Protection Monitoring and Needs Assessment
  • Civil Documentation Support

Ways Forward

1. Continue protection monitoring and needs assessments in affected municipalities and evacuation sites through coordinated efforts among government agencies, humanitarian partners, and local stakeholders.

2. Address the urgent protection needs and help prevent and mitigate protection risks among displaced families through the provision of Cash for Protection assistance, based on assessment findings and vulnerability criteria.

3. Support government efforts to facilitate the reissuance of birth certificates for individuals with lost or damaged civil registration records due to the earthquake.

4. Strengthen protection mainstreaming and information management capacities of LGUs.

5. Advocate for the establishment of Child-Friendly Spaces, Women-Friendly Spaces, and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities, including gender-segregated latrines and bathing areas.

6. Coordinate with humanitarian partners to address protection risks arising from gaps in shelter, WASH, healthcare, education, and camp lighting.

7. Promote local measures and ordinances that strengthen the protection of internally displaced persons and advance durable solutions.