A magnitude 4.6 tectonic earthquake was recorded near Burgos, Surigao del Norte at 10:26:46 AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and was felt across several towns in Southern Leyte, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) reported. No damage and no aftershocks are expected.
Where and When It Struck
The earthquake's epicenter was located 6 kilometers south 59° east of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, at coordinates 9.99°N, 126.12°E. The quake occurred at a depth of 21 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. PHIVOLCS-DOST issued its bulletin at 11:30 AM on the same day.
Where the Shaking Was Felt
Residents in four towns in Southern Leyte felt the earthquake at Intensity II on the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale: Pintuyan, San Juan, San Francisco, and San Ricardo. At Intensity II, shaking is weak and typically noticed by only a few people, particularly those who are at rest or on upper floors of buildings.
Instrumental monitoring confirmed Intensity II shaking in San Francisco and Hinundayan, both in Southern Leyte. Hilongos in the province of Leyte registered Intensity I, which is scarcely perceptible and generally detected only through instruments rather than by people.
No Damage or Aftershocks Expected
PHIVOLCS-DOST assessed that this earthquake is not expected to cause damage and that no aftershocks are anticipated. The agency noted that this bulletin is the only one that will be issued for this event unless additional information becomes available.
Stay Informed Through Official Sources
The public is advised to rely on official updates from PHIVOLCS-DOST for accurate and timely earthquake information. Monitor official PHIVOLCS updates at phivolcs.dost.gov.ph