Magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Philippine waters, 44 km SW of Maasim, Sarangani — June 8, 2026

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Mindanao, about 44 kilometers southwest of Maasim, Sarangani at 10:52 p.m. on Monday, June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The quake struck at a depth of 2 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M5.5
• Time: June 8, 2026, 10:52 PM PHT
• Depth: 2 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 44 km SW of Maasim, Sarangani (5.55°N, 124.75°E)

Nearby earthquakes

The strongest other Philippine earthquakes within 100 km and 3 days before or after this one (up to five), including possible foreshocks and aftershocks.

• M7.8 Philippine waters, 32 km S of Maasim, Sarangani, 33 km deep, 26 km away, June 8, 2026 7:37 AM PHT
• M6.4 Philippine waters, 35 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 34 km deep, 57 km away, June 8, 2026 8:55 AM PHT
• M5.1 29 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 49 km deep, 60 km away, June 8, 2026 7:22 PM PHT
• M5.2 20 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 79 km away, June 9, 2026 7:38 AM PHT
• M5.3 Philippine waters, 38 km SW of Maasim, Sarangani, 2 km deep, 6 km away, June 9, 2026 6:07 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

Estimated intensity in the nearest towns, from the magnitude, depth and distance. These are estimates, not reports.

• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity V (49 km from the epicenter)
• Kiamba, Sarangani: Intensity V (50 km from the epicenter)
• T'Boli, South Cotabato: Intensity V (66 km from the epicenter)
• Maitum, Sarangani: Intensity V (70 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity V (71 km from the epicenter)
• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity V (72 km from the epicenter)
• Lake Sebu, South Cotabato: Intensity V (76 km from the epicenter)
• General Santos City, South Cotabato: Intensity V (80 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1087 km from the epicenter.