Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines
A shallow earthquake of magnitude M5.8 was recorded at 11:35 UTC on October 20, 2025, approximately 93 km (58 miles) east-southeast of Santiago, Philippines. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles), based on information provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The coordinates 6.9°N, 127.3°E place the epicenter in the offshore region to the east of Mindanao Island, Philippines, situated in the Philippine Sea. The nearest major settlement is Santiago, and the area surrounding the epicenter is sparsely populated, with only small coastal communities nearby.
Given its offshore location, the region is primarily accessible by sea with limited transportation infrastructure on nearby islands. Maritime routes serve as a principal means of connection, and there are no major airports or ports directly adjacent to the epicentral area.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS received one felt report for this event. The significance index is 518 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
This part of the Philippines is situated along the boundary of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate, an area known for frequent seismic activity due to tectonic subduction and faulting processes.
This information was last updated at 12:07 UTC on October 20, 2025.