I experienced a few strong aftershocks in the aftermath on the 2011 Japan megaquake, and I was pretty rattled. This western Pacific Rim has seen a lot of major seismic activity recently

That was bad enough.

San Francisco earthquake, which leveled a large part of that city. I hope that the local building codes are adequate, and observed. Will the US provide any assistance?

(I was here for Loma Prieta, the "Big Enough One&quot .

Although there was significant damage from the quake.

That is serious

The depth may keep the tsunamis from becoming a big problem plus the energy waves may not be focused enough in one direction.

ABC: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) were possible on some coasts of the Philippines. Waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) were possible on some coasts of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Smaller tsunami waves were possible in Taiwan, Japan, Guam, Papua New Guinea and several island nations and territories in the western Pacific.

Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions…

And all Pacific peoples. We’ʻʻ know more soon.

I hope he's ok.

Wishing him good luck and safety, and all.

Hoping all is going as well as can.

Please keep us posted on his situation.

We're not in regular contact. I'll try to find out though. He's 13. A surprise late in life baby for my father.

I'm sure you are worried. I wish you calm, success in making contact with your brother, and safety for him.

I appreciate it 🙏

im getting various magnitude earthquake ratings . usgs lists it as a 7.2. others are shoing 8.1 - 8.2 and so fourth. the sensors must have been well overloaded.
this from npr.
lists as 7.2
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/g-s1-126830/7-8-magnitude-quake-hits-southern-philippines-tsunami-risk-for-some-coasts
usgs map
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000srb1/executive

i just saw that revision as i signed off. still a big jolt i lived 50 mi from a mag 7 in la (1971 sylmar) interisting bugguy ride.

Living in Hollywood area. It hit at like 5am. I woke up to find a safe place and was thrown directly back in bed. Huge aftershocks all day and night.

I can’t imagine a 7.8!

Cousin-in-law is a teacher, and he said they were fortunately all outside at the time for a flag ceremony, so all the kids were safe.

Hope he and his family are ok.