Shallow M5.6 earthquake hits Sarangani, Philippines
A shallow M5.6 earthquake was recorded at 09:17 UTC on June 8, 2026, approximately 61 km (38 miles) south-southwest of Sarangani, Philippines. The event’s depth was measured at 70.0 km (43.5 miles), based on information provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake’s coordinates were 125.2°E, 4.9°N, situating it in the southwestern sector of Mindanao, near the Celebes Sea. Sarangani is a coastal municipality in the Philippines, and this region is frequently affected by seismic activity due to the country’s tectonic setting.
Given the geography, potential critical infrastructure in the broader South Cotabato-Sarangani area may include ports, ferry routes, regional highways, and coastal facilities supporting local communities and trade.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 482 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Philippines sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a tectonically active region where the Philippine Sea Plate and Sunda Plate interact, leading to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
This information was last updated at 09:58 UTC on June 8, 2026.