Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Sarangani, Philippines

An earthquake measuring M6.1 was registered at 23:48 UTC on June 7, 2026, approximately 7 km (4 miles) north-northwest of Sarangani, Philippines. The quake struck at a depth of 67.2 km (41.8 miles), as reported from official sources.

The coordinates placed the event at 5.5°N, 125.4°E, situating it near the southern edge of Mindanao, close to coastal and island communities in Sarangani province. The area is moderately populated, with several towns and small cities distributed throughout the region.

Given the coastal geography of Sarangani, transportation infrastructure such as highways, regional ports, and possibly small local airfields serve the area and may be within the affected zone.

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

One felt report was received for this event. The significance index is 572 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

The Philippines is located in a tectonically active region along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea Plate and Sunda Plate interact, resulting in frequent moderate to strong seismic activity.

This information was last updated at 00:42 UTC on June 8, 2026.