According to USGS, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Burias, Philippines on October 8, 2026. It was recorded at 04:07 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 58 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.5
mww · Moderate
Depth
58 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:07:59 AM
October 8, 2026
Local time
04:07 PM
October 8, 2026 · GMT+8
The epicenter was about 55 km from General Santos.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 66 km | Sarangani, Philippines · 8 km SE | 48 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 762 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.8 earthquake on June 7, 2026.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Burias, Philippines at 5.618° N, 125.184° E, at a depth of 58 km. The nearest town was General Santos, about 55 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.5 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
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