Rappler republishes an updated timeline of some of the most destructive earthquakes that have struck the Philippines since 1990, following the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake in June 2026.

The article explains that the Philippines is highly vulnerable to earthquakes because it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and contains numerous active faults and trenches capable of generating powerful seismic events.

It also notes that earthquake damage is influenced not only by magnitude but also by factors such as depth, local geology, population density, and construction quality.

Among the major disasters listed are the 1990 Panay earthquake, which killed eight people, and the far more devastating 1990 Luzon earthquake, a magnitude 7.8 event that caused widespread destruction, thousands of landslides, and more than 2,400 deaths.The 1994 Mindoro earthquake generated a tsunami and resulted in 78 fatalities.

Other significant events include the 2002 Palimbang earthquake, the 2012 Negros Oriental earthquake, and the 2013 Bohol earthquake, which killed 222 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.

The timeline also highlights the series of strong earthquakes that struck Mindanao in 2019, causing deaths, injuries, and extensive infrastructure damage.In 2022, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in northwestern Luzon killed 11 people and caused billions of pesos in damage.

More recent events include the 2025 Cebu earthquake, which claimed at least 81 lives, and the 2025 Davao Oriental doublet earthquakes, which left at least 10 dead.The latest event in the timeline is the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake of June 2026.As of June 10, authorities reported at least 45 deaths across several Mindanao provinces.The quake triggered tsunami warnings, disrupted the opening of the 2026–2027 school year, and prompted widespread evacuations and class suspensions.