Shallow M6.5 earthquake hits near Balangonan, Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude M6.5 was registered at 00:55 UTC on June 8, 2026, about 19 km (12 miles) southwest of Balangonan, Philippines. The event was recorded at a depth of 65.6 km (40.8 miles), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake’s coordinates were 125.2°E and 5.5°N, placing it near the coast in southern Mindanao, a region frequently affected by seismic activity due to its proximity to the Philippine Trench and complex tectonic setting.

Given its location near populated areas and coastal settlements in southern Mindanao, nearby infrastructure may include provincial roads, regional airports, ports, and utilities that serve local communities.

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

The significance index is 650 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

The southern Philippines lies along the boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate, making the region seismically active with frequent moderate to strong earthquakes. The Philippine Trench and nearby fault systems contribute to the area’s tectonic complexity.

This information was last updated at 01:14 UTC on June 8, 2026.