A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck the Philippines on June 8, 2026, triggering tsunami warnings, leaving 35 dead and over 200 injured. Against this backdrop, a video went viral on social media, claiming to be footage of the tsunami waves captured on camera after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines.
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However, upon investigation, we found that the video was unrelated to the earthquake in the Philippines. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search. This led us to a Facebook post on June 3, 2026, that contained the viral video.
The caption of the post read, “Dangerous waves caused by the effect of Typhoon No.6 (Jangmi) in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan”
We found a report on the official Instagram handle of Times Now on June 3, 2026, that contained the viral video. The caption read, “Typhoon Jangmi may have moved away, but its impact continues to be felt along Japan’s southern coastline, where powerful waves are still battering Nichinan City in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Even after the storm’s departure, rough seas and towering swells have persisted, keeping coastal conditions hazardous and underscoring the lingering force of the system. The ocean continues to show signs of instability long after the cyclone’s passage.
Authorities remain cautious as sea conditions stay unpredictable.”
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Other reports can be seen here and here.
This makes it clear that the viral video is from Typhoon Jangmi in Japan on June 3, 2026.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is misleading. The viral video doesn’t show the earthquake in the Philippines on June 8, 2026. The video is from Typhoon Jangmi in Japan.
Title: Video From Typhoon Jangmi In Japan Is Going Viral As Tsunami Waves Captured On Camera After The 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake In The Philippines.
Fact Check By: Debanjana Baishya
Result: Misleading
