A 7.8-magnitude earthquake on June 8 strikes near the Cotabato Trench and causes major damage across the southern Philippines, including the island of Mindanao. Residents describe sudden, lasting changes to the local coastline as the seabed shifts, with areas that had been submerged appearing above the waterline. The quake triggers widespread impacts: buildings collapse, landslides occur, and casualties are reported. Multiple accounts focus on how the shoreline changes during and after the shaking, including coral and coastal features emerging as water retreats from previously submerged areas. Authorities report at least 76 deaths, with the number of affected people expected to rise as assessments continue. While the earthquake is linked to tectonic movement along the trench, the reports emphasize the physical aftermath along the coast, where the geography is altered in a way that is described as permanent. The situation remains under investigation as officials evaluate the extent of coastal deformation, damage, and secondary hazards linked to the quake.