Moderate M5.5 earthquake hits near Pangyan, Philippines

An M5.5 earthquake was recorded at 15:30 UTC on June 15, 2026, about 5 km (3 miles) south-southwest of Pangyan, Philippines, at a depth of 72.3 km (44.9 miles).

The epicenter was positioned at 5.7°N, 125.3°E, placing it near the populated region of southeastern Mindanao, not far from coastal communities and rural settlements in the area.

Given the inland location and position in rural southeast Mindanao, nearby critical infrastructure could include local road networks, agricultural infrastructure, and regional power lines.

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

USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity reached IV. There were 2 felt reports submitted for this event. The significance index is 466 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

This part of the Philippines lies along the boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate, a region well known for frequent seismic activity due to complex tectonic interactions.

This information was last updated at 15:56 UTC on June 15, 2026.