Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Pangyan, Philippines
A shallow M6.0 earthquake was recorded at 23:49 UTC on June 7, 2026, about 4 km (2 miles) east-northeast of Pangyan, Philippines. The hypocenter was measured at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 miles), with the epicenter located at coordinates 125.3°E, 5.7°N.
This location places the earthquake in the southern Philippines, near Pangyan in Mindanao. The region is characterized by a mix of rural settlements and small towns, with a moderate population density typical of Mindanao’s inland communities.
Critical infrastructure in the vicinity may include local roads and transportation routes, small airports, and agricultural facilities, which are common in this region of the Philippines.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 554 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The southern Philippines is tectonically active, as it straddles the collision zone between the Philippine Sea Plate and Sunda Plate. This region is prone to frequent seismic activity, especially along known fault systems running through Mindanao.
This information was last updated at 00:47 UTC on June 8, 2026.
More information can be found at: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000src3