Shallow M5.6 earthquake hits near San Ignacio, Philippines
An M5.6 earthquake occurred at 02:11 UTC on October 10, 2025, approximately 36 km (22 miles) east-southeast of San Ignacio, Philippines. The event registered a depth of 63.5 km (39.5 miles), based on information from the US Geological Survey.
The coordinates of the quake were 7.0°N, 126.8°E. This places the epicenter inland, in the southeastern region of Mindanao, an area characterized by scattered towns and rural communities surrounded by hilly terrain and forested land.
Nearby infrastructure in this part of Mindanao may include local highways, provincial roads, and small airports. The area relies on networks supporting agriculture, local commerce, and access between rural communities.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
One felt report was submitted for this event. The significance index is 483 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Philippines is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, an active seismic zone where the Philippine Sea Plate interacts with the Eurasian Plate, resulting in frequent earthquakes and volcanism throughout the region.
This information was last updated at 02:29 UTC on October 10, 2025.