Damaged houses are seen following an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Rescuers use heavy equipment as they conduct a search and retrieval operation at a damaged building following an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
A building is damaged after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo)
Residents walk along a damaged pavement following an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
A man walks past a collapsed hotel following an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earhtquake in General Santos, Philippines Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Residents take shelter in a field at a municipal hall in Sarangani province, Philippines, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
In this handout provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a student is carried by Coast Guard personnel as they provide assistance for earthquake victims at a school in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur province, Philippines on Monday June 8, 2026.(Philippine Coast Guard via AP)
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - An earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday caused buildings to collapse and displaced thousands of residents.