Launch of Emergency Assistance and Local Needs Assessment: M7.8 Earthquake off the Coast of Mindanao, Southern Philippines

On the morning of June 8, 2026 (Japan Standard Time), a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Strong tremors were observed over a wide area. According to local authorities, at least 19 people have died and numerous injuries have been reported. There are concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the disaster-stricken areas.

In General Santos City, commercial facilities and other buildings have collapsed. The earthquake also generated a tsunami, with sea level changes of up to approximately 1.4 meters observed along the Philippine coast, and widespread tsunami warnings were issued. Changes in tide levels were also observed along the coast of Japan. Millions of residents have been affected, with power outages and communication failures occurring.

In response to this, the international NGO Japan Platform (JPF) for emergency humanitarian aid, along with member NGOs such as Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), is launching emergency assistance and local needs assessments for the affected residents. After grasping the local situation, they envision providing support such as distributing drinking water, food, medical supplies, and hygiene products, and will subsequently consider the necessity of full-scale support through the launch of specific programs.

Aftershocks are continuing, making it crucial to ensure safety and confirm a continuous support system. JPF will collaborate with relevant organizations to flexibly deploy support according to the situation.

[General Donations]

For those who agree with funding for emergency initial assessments of potential future disasters and conflicts, please support us through the following methods. * This is a donation to JPF's overall activities, not to a specific relief activity.

◆ Donate via Bank Transfer Bank Name: MUFG Bank Branch Name: Head Office Account Type: Ordinary Account Number: 0825076 Account Name: Specified Non-profit Corporation Japan Platform

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◆ Donate via Japan Post Bank Bank Name: Japan Post Bank Code and Number: 00100-7-757910 Account Name: Specified Non-profit Corporation Japan Platform

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