Shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Sarangani, Philippines
A shallow M6.7 earthquake was recorded at 11:34 UTC on June 26, 2026, approximately 21 km (13 miles) west-southwest of Sarangani, Philippines. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 65.7 km (40.8 miles), based on data from the USGS.
The quake’s epicenter, located at coordinates 125.3°E, 5.3°N, places it inland in the southern Philippines near Sarangani province. This area includes several towns and communities along the southern Mindanao coastline.
Given the region’s landscape and population, there may be local infrastructure such as regional highways, coastal ports, and energy facilities in the general vicinity. The earthquake’s inland location means these and other essential networks could be affected, but no specific impact details are available.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index for this event is 691 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), which reflects the event’s magnitude and estimated impact.
The Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with frequent seismic activity due to the interaction of the Philippine Sea Plate with the Eurasian Plate and several microplates in the area.
This information was last updated at 11:42 UTC on June 26, 2026.