NewsWorld newsEarthquakeA 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao in the Philippines this morning causing buildings to collapse and now Government buildings in Alabel have been 'suspended until further notice'02:25, 08 Jun 2026Government buildings in Alabel have been suspended until further notice after a huge earthquake struck the Philippines this morning.‌Alabel, officially the Municipality of Alabel, is a municipality and capital of the province of Sarangani, Philippines.‌The earthquake was felt in Davao City shortly before 7.40am local time on Monday, June 8, 2026. The earthquake was initially estimated at a magnitude 8.2, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has downgraded the earthquake to 7.8 magnitude.‌A tsunami threat has been issued for several countries the world waits to see the effects of the quake. Possible tsunami alerts have been issued for the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Palau, Yap, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea and the west coast of the United States.‌New Zealand and Australia both shared concerns of a tsunami earlier in the day, but later said giant waves are no longer a worry.A statement from the Local Government Unit of Alabel said: "Upon the directive of Mayor Lilibeth "Ybing" J. Salarda, MPA, all classes at all levels and work in all government offices within the Municipality of Alabel are suspended until further notice due to the recent earthquake. Residents are urged to prioritize safety, remain in open areas away from buildings and other structures, and monitor official LGU channels for further updates."For emergencies and disaster-related concerns in the Municipality of Alabel, you may contact the Alabel Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) through the hotline below: 0970-025-7156"Article continues belowPresident of the Republic of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos is yet to comment on the incident.Follow our live blog for the latest updates by clicking here.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Earthquake