Strong M6.2 earthquake hits near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, at 09:18 UTC (17:18 LT) on June 15, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 112 km (70 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 106 km (66 miles).
Epicenter of M6.2 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines on June 15, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, ESRI
The epicenter was located 67 km (42 miles) ESE of Pondaguitan (population 2 143), 104 km (65 miles) SE of Mati (population 105 908), 114 km (71 miles) SE of Lupon (population 27 247), 116 km (72 miles) SSE of Manay (population 20 336), and 160 km (100 miles) SE of Davao (population 1 776 949), Philippines.
6 342 000 people are estimated to have felt weak shaking and 2 410 000 light.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
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.
The earthquake struck roughly 200 km (124 miles) NW of the deadly M7.8 earthquake that hit off southern Mindanao on June 8, which left at least 61 people dead, 1 403 injured and 40 missing as of June 13.
PHIVOLCS reported more than 5 200 aftershocks, including 76 felt, while relief and shelter operations continued across General Santos, Sarangani, Davao Occidental and nearby affected areas.
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References:
1 M6.2 earthquake Mindanao, Philippines – USGS – June 15, 2026
2 M6.2 earthquake Mindanao, Philippines – EMSC – June 15, 2026
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