Strong M6.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit near the coast of the Philippines at 23:07 UTC on June 27, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 101 km (63 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. PHIVOLCS is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 85 km (53 miles).
Epicenter of M6.1 earthquake near the coast of Philippines on June 27, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 72 km (44 miles) ESE of Sarangani (population 7 596), 87 km (54 miles) SE of Caburan (population 12 618), and 116 km (72 miles) ESE of Glan (population 24 256), Philippines.
1 261 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking.
PHIVOLCS reported that the earthquake was tectonic in origin. No damage is expected, but aftershocks remain possible.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Selected cities exposed
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.1 earthquake Philippines – USGS – June 27, 2025
2 M6.1 earthquake Philippines – EMSC – June 27, 2025
3 M6.1 earthquake Philippines – PHIVOLCS – June 27, 2025
Teo Blašković founded The Watchers in 2011 and edited it until 2026, covering seismic and volcanic activity, extreme weather, space weather and near-Earth objects. Articles on this page are his archive.
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