• Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 struck near Aras-asan, Mindanao, Philippines, at 14:32 UTC (22:32 LT) on October 11, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 59.3 km (36.8 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude at a depth of 59 km (36.7 miles). This earthquake is likely part of the ongoing aftershock sequence following the M7.4 event off eastern Mindanao on October 10, 2025, in which at least 9 people were killed and more than 900 were injured.

  • Major M7.4 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines, leaving at least 9 dead and hundreds injured

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.4 struck off the east coast of Mindanao, Philippines, at 01:43 UTC (09:43 local time) on October 10, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 58.1 km (36 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.4 at a depth of 53 km (33 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), hazardous tsunami waves were initially possible within 300 km (186 miles) of the epicenter, but the threat has since passed.

  • Floods affect 270 000 people in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines

    Heavy rains linked to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) have affected more than 270 000 people in Maguindanao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines, between May 14 and 22, 2025. Floodwaters have damaged homes and disrupted transportation, forcing thousands to seek shelter in evacuation centers.

  • Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Davao, Philippines

    A strong earthquake registered by PHIVOLCS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines at 09:11 UTC (17:11 LT) on March 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 105 km (65 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting M6.0 at a depth of 125 km (77 miles).

  • Heavy rains, deadly landslide hit Mindanao, Philippines

    Recent heavy rainfall and strong winds in parts of Mindanao, southern Philippines, have led to floods and landslides, resulting in at least seven deaths, including five children, 10 people missing, and significant damage. The disaster has affected over 187 000 people across four provinces in the Davao region, with ongoing rains halting search and rescue operations.

  • Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Mindanao, Philippines at 06:02 UTC (14:02 LT) on March 7, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 38.6 km (24 miles). PHIVOLCS is reporting M5.9 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles); EMSC M6.0 at 10 km (6.2 miles).

  • Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Mindanao, Philippines at 10:44 UTC on February 1, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 13.5 km (8.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles); PHIVOLCS M6.0 at a depth of 27 km (16.8 miles).