Magnitude 5.0 quake strikes off Sarangani, Davao Occidental

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded off Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental on July 22, 2026. (Image by Phivolcs/Facebook) MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded off Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said that this is an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani last June 8 and the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck off Davao Occidental last June 26. READ: Angara leads inspection of disaster-hit Davao Occidental schools for rehab Article continues after this advertisement In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said that the epicenter of the earthquake was located some 11 kilometers (km) west off Sarangani Island in Sarangani town. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 10 km. Phivolcs noted that the following instrumental intensities were recorded: Instrumental Intensity IV: Sarangani, Davao Occidental Instrumental Intensity II: Malapatan, Sarangani; General Santos City Instrumental Intensity I: Malungon, Maasim, Sarangani It added that no aftershocks or damage to property are expected./gsg Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.