A map released by state seismologists show the epicenter of a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck Balut Island in Sarangani at 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026. — Photo from Phivolcs/Facebook MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Balut Island, Sarangani anew on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake hit southwest of Balut Island at 10:23 a.m. with a 15-kilometer depth of focus. Phivolcs logged this as an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 quake off Sarangani on June 8, and the magnitude 6.5 quake off Balut Island last June 26. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Magnitude 6.5 quake shakes large swathe of Mindanao Seismologists also recorded the following instrumental intensities: Intensity II Maasim, Sarangani Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat Intensity I General Santos City T’boli and Tupi, South Cotabato Kiamba and Maitum, Sarangani Santa Maria, Davao Occidental Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat /das Article continues after this advertisement Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Balut Island in Sarangani
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