PHIVOLCS-DOST reported a magnitude 5.0 tectonic earthquake south of Balut Island in Davao Occidental at 6:51 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The tremor was instrumentally felt at low intensities across parts of Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, and the City of General Santos. No damage is expected.
What Happened and Where
The earthquake struck at 6:51:06 PM Philippine Standard Time (PHT) on July 11, 2026, with its epicenter located approximately 75 kilometers south-southeast of Balut Island in the Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at coordinates 4.73°N, 125.49°E. The depth of focus was recorded at 22 kilometers. PHIVOLCS-DOST classified the origin as tectonic.
Where It Was Felt
PHIVOLCS-DOST reported the following instrumental intensities based on seismic network readings:
Intensity II was recorded in Kiamba and Malungon, both in Sarangani province.
Intensity I was recorded in Maitum and Malapatan in Sarangani; T'Boli in South Cotabato; the City of General Santos; Santa Maria in Davao Occidental; and the City of Digos in Davao del Sur.
Under the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale, Intensity II indicates a tremor felt by a few people, particularly those at rest, with no significant physical effects. Intensity I means the event was detected only by seismic instruments and was not perceptible to people.
Damage and Aftershock Assessment
PHIVOLCS-DOST stated that no damage is expected from this earthquake, and no further aftershocks are anticipated. This bulletin, issued at 7:52 PM PHT on July 11, 2026, is the only one that will be released unless additional information becomes available.
Aftershock Context
PHIVOLCS-DOST confirmed that this magnitude 5.0 earthquake is an aftershock of the June 2026 Mw 7.8 Offshore Sarangani earthquake and the Mw 6.5 Offshore Davao Occidental earthquake. The agency did not provide additional details about those earlier events in this bulletin.
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