Shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines

A shallow M6.7 earthquake was recorded at 11:12 UTC on October 10, 2025, approximately 23 km (14 miles) east-southeast of Santiago, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 61.2 km (38 miles) beneath the surface.

The epicenter was located at 7.2°N, 126.8°E, in the eastern part of Mindanao. This region is situated near several populated municipalities and is part of a tectonically active island chain within the southern Philippines.

Critical infrastructure in this region may include regional highways, local airports, and energy distribution networks, reflecting the broader development pattern of Mindanao’s eastern provinces.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

Ten felt reports have been received for this event. The significance index is 697 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Mindanao is part of the Philippine Mobile Belt, a seismically active zone resulting from the interaction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate. Earthquakes of this size are not uncommon in the region due to frequent tectonic activity along these boundaries.

This information was last updated at 11:31 UTC on October 10, 2025.