Typhoon Mekkhala continued moving slowly northward east of Batanes on June 23, 2026, as its circulation enhanced southwest monsoon conditions across the Philippines, bringing the threat of localized flooding, landslides, hazardous marine conditions, and strong winds over a broad area of the country.
Typhoon Mekkhala, locally named Francisco in the Philippines, intensified into a typhoon east of Luzon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen to 165 km/h (103 mph) while tracking west-northwestward across the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
PHIVOLCS reported that the M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao, which caused dozens of fatalities and widespread damage, raised sections of the coastline in Sarangani and Davao Occidental provinces by as much as 2 m (6.6 feet). Authorities and environmental teams observed shoreline expansion reaching up to 200 m (656 feet) in some locations, exposing coral reefs and marine ecosystems that had previously remained underwater.
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, at 09:18 UTC (17:18 LT) on June 15, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 112 km (70 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 106 km (66 miles).
A M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao left at least 32 people dead, injured 134 others in preliminary civil-defense figures, and caused widespread damage in General Santos and nearby areas on June 8, 2026.
A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.8 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at 23:37 UTC on June 7, 2026 (07:37 LT on June 8). The agency is reporting a depth of 55.2 km (34.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.8 at a depth of 45 km (28 miles). Tsunami waves up to 1 m (3.3 feet) were observed in Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani.
Typhoon Jangmi strengthened south of Okinawa on May 31, 2026, and is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Taiwan and southern Japan through June 3, prompting nearly 300 flight cancellations in Japan and warnings for hazardous seas, strong winds, flooding, and landslides in multiple regions.
Tropical Storm Jangmi was located 1 245 km (774 miles) east of southeastern Luzon at 17:00 LT (09:00 UTC) on May 28, 2026 with PAGASA and JTWC forecasting continued intensification over the Philippine Sea during the next several days.
A very bright meteor was seen over erupting Mayon volcano in the Philippines at 22:33 PHT (14:33 UTC) on May 25, 2026. Videos of the event show the object crossing the sky near the volcano before ending in a very bright terminal flash.
Mayon volcano remained under Alert Level 3 on Friday, May 8, 2026, with PHIVOLCS reporting lava flows in three gullies, elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, volcanic earthquakes, and repeated lava-collapse pyroclastic flow activity. Today’s observations follow a large eruption sequence on May 2, when collapse-generated pyroclastic flows traveled up to 5 km (3.1 miles), generating widespread ashfall across parts of Albay Province and prompting evacuations affecting thousands of residents.
