Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes southern Philippines
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Mindanao island near Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at a depth of 52.4 km. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been received. The Philippines, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to frequent seismic activity.
A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Friday. The earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at a depth of 52.4 kilometres at 7:34 pm local time (1134GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been received.
Recent seismic history
The Philippines is among the world’s most disaster‑prone countries due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. On June 8, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, killing at least 78 people and affecting around 1.5 million people. Authorities have not yet issued a tsunami warning following Friday’s quake, but officials are conducting assessments to determine any potential damage.
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