Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
2026-08-16 10:30 UTC · 6.110°, 125.800°
Magnitude
2.9 Ms
Light
Depth
75 km
Intermediate
Energy
338 kg of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
6.110°, 125.800°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
PHIVOLCS
Region
Mindanao
Often felt, but rarely causes damage.
At 75 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Light range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Cotabato Trench (~112 km away).
Area seismic-hazard score: 55/100 (high).
Data from PHIVOLCS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.