A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines, at 1:41:09 PM IST (08:11:09 UTC) on 6 July 2026, according to BMKG.
The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, which can increase the likelihood of noticeable shaking near the epicentral area. No tsunami warning has been issued at this time.
Preliminary Parameters• Magnitude: M5.9
• Depth: 10.0 km
• Location: Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines
• Origin Time: 08:11:09 UTC | 1:41:09 PM IST
• Status: Confirmed (BMKG)
Earlier on 6 July 2026, the Philippines also experienced a M5.0 earthquake beneath the Bicol Region (Luzon) at a depth of 132 km, occurring at 11:36:11 AM IST (06:06:11 UTC). These earthquakes highlight the ongoing tectonic activity along the Philippine Mobile Belt.
Based on the large geographic separation and differing tectonic settings, this earthquake is considered a separate seismic event rather than an aftershock of the earlier Luzon earthquake.The situation will continue to be monitored for any significant aftershocks or updated assessments from regional and international seismic agencies.
This image is AI-generated to visualize the event. Some map details, boundaries, or positioning may not perfectly match real-world geography. The science is accurate — the visuals are illustrative.
