Shallow M5.5 earthquake hits Sarangani, Philippines

A shallow M5.5 earthquake was recorded at 01:56 UTC on June 11, 2026, occurring about 58 km (36 miles) south of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 49.9 km (31 miles).

The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 125.4°E, 4.9°N, situated in the waters south of Sarangani. This region lies off the southern coast of Mindanao, in an area where population centers are scattered along the coastline and immediate inland areas.

The affected area contains critical infrastructure, including coastal ports, regional highways, and potentially airports that support local transit and logistics for Mindanao and neighboring islands.

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

The significance index for this event is 465 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

The southern Philippines is situated along the complex boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate, making it one of the most seismically active regions in Southeast Asia. Seismicity is driven by both subduction processes and regional fault systems.

This information was last updated at 02:10 UTC on June 11, 2026.