Under land 55 kilometer from General Santos in The Philippines, a shallow and significant Magnitude 5.2 foreshock occurred in the evening of Tuesday July 14th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in The Philippines, 55 kilometer (34 mi) south-east of General Santos in Soccsksargen. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 11 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 14, 2026 09:15PM (Manila Time) - Jul 14, 2026 13:15 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 55 km SE of General Santos, Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Coordinates 5°40'22"N 125°23'51"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 167 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.044 . |
| Depth: | 11 km (7 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake in a coastal area, it appears to have occurred under land (7 km from the sea) with a magnitude that is usually not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in The Philippines . Located 27 kilometer (17 mi) south-east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Glan (Soccsksargen, The Philippines) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. General Santos is located 55 km to the northwest. Davao is located 158 km to the north. Budta is located 201 km to the northwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 27 km (17 mi) NW from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 35 km (22 mi) N from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 49 km (30 mi) N from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 55 km (34 mi) NW from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 69 km (43 mi) N from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 71 km (44 mi) NW from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 86 km (53 mi) N from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 89 km (55 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 98 km (61 mi) NW from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 98 km (61 mi) N from epicenter |
Santa Maria Davao, The Philippines. |
| 106 km (66 mi) NW from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 108 km (67 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 111 km (69 mi) NW from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 120 km (75 mi) N from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 124 km (77 mi) N from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 125 km (78 mi) N from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 134 km (83 mi) NW from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 138 km (86 mi) NW from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 139 km (86 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 147 km (91 mi) NW from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 152 km (94 mi) N from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NE from epicenter |
Lupon Davao, The Philippines. |
| 158 km (98 mi) N from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 160 km (99 mi) N from epicenter |
Samal Davao, The Philippines. |
| 169 km (105 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 170 km (106 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 171 km (106 mi) N from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 185 km (115 mi) N from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NW from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 196 km (122 mi) N from epicenter |
Cabayangan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 198 km (123 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 201 km (125 mi) NW from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 202 km (126 mi) N from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 213 km (132 mi) NE from epicenter |
Manay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) N from epicenter |
San Mariano Davao, The Philippines. |
| 218 km (135 mi) N from epicenter |
New Corella Davao, The Philippines. |
| 224 km (139 mi) N from epicenter |
Nabunturan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 226 km (140 mi) NW from epicenter |
Parang Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 227 km (141 mi) N from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 231 km (144 mi) N from epicenter |
Quezon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 235 km (146 mi) N from epicenter |
Compostela Davao, The Philippines. |
| 236 km (147 mi) N from epicenter |
Maramag Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 238 km (148 mi) N from epicenter |
Wao Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 244 km (152 mi) N from epicenter |
Dologon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 249 km (155 mi) N from epicenter |
Monkayo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 251 km (156 mi) N from epicenter |
NIA Valencia Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 274 km (170 mi) N from epicenter |
Veruela Caraga, The Philippines. |
| 278 km (173 mi) N from epicenter |
Malaybalay Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 287 km (178 mi) NW from epicenter |
Marawi City Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 11 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 11 people have reported shaking in 6 places, all within Philippines.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Buayan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 6 people.
- Lun, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Daliao, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Tinagacan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Padada, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- San Jose (General Santos City, South Cotabato), Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
This is likely a foreshock
This earthquake was followed by a stronger MAG-6.2 earthquake, classifying this earthquake as a foreshock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 5.2 |
3 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 01:49AM (Manila Time) | 41 km (26 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
3 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 05:02AM (Manila Time) | 22 km (14 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
3 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 07:02AM (Manila Time) | 61 km (38 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
3 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 08:35AM (Manila Time) | 53 km (33 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
3 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 09:55AM (Manila Time) | 48 km (30 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
2 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 06:09PM (Manila Time) | 54 km (33 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
2 days earlier Jul 12, 2026 11:06PM (Manila Time) | 36 km (22 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
2 days earlier Jul 13, 2026 01:01AM (Manila Time) | 38 km (23 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
2 days earlier Jul 13, 2026 04:43AM (Manila Time) | 6 km (4 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.4 |
2 days earlier Jul 13, 2026 09:05AM (Manila Time) | 52 km (32 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
2 days earlier Jul 13, 2026 11:25AM (Manila Time) | 20 km (12 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 11:58AM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 12:40PM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 08:55PM (Manila Time) | 48 km (30 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 08:55PM (Manila Time) | 17 km (11 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 08:56PM (Manila Time) | 51 km (32 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
1 day earlier Jul 13, 2026 10:10PM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
23 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 01:05AM (Manila Time) | 41 km (26 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.0 |
22 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 01:44AM (Manila Time) | 44 km (27 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
22 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 02:03AM (Manila Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.9 |
20 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 03:21AM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
19 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 05:07AM (Manila Time) | 55 km (34 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
19 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 05:18AM (Manila Time) | 42 km (26 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
14 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 09:38AM (Manila Time) | 57 km (36 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
12 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 11:42AM (Manila Time) | 69 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
10 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 01:59PM (Manila Time) | 42 km (26 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.9 |
9 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 03:02PM (Manila Time) | 62 km (39 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
3 hrs earlier Jul 14, 2026 09:15PM (Manila Time) | 46 km (28 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
46 mins earlier Jul 14, 2026 11:03PM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock | M 6.2 |
Jul 14, 2026 11:49PM (Manila Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
7 mins later Jul 14, 2026 11:56PM (Manila Time) | 14 km (9 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
14 mins later Jul 15, 2026 12:03AM (Manila Time) | 26 km (16 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
27 mins later Jul 15, 2026 12:16AM (Manila Time) | 48 km (30 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
1 hr later Jul 15, 2026 12:51AM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
1 hr later Jul 15, 2026 01:02AM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 02:01AM (Manila Time) | 17 km (10 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 03:18AM (Manila Time) | 41 km (26 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 03:47AM (Manila Time) | 93 km (58 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
5 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 04:46AM (Manila Time) | 85 km (53 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
10 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 09:45AM (Manila Time) | 58 km (36 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
12 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 11:51AM (Manila Time) | 22 km (13 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
19 hrs later Jul 15, 2026 06:45PM (Manila Time) | 28 km (17 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
1 day later Jul 16, 2026 12:45AM (Manila Time) | 8 km (5 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
2 days later Jul 16, 2026 12:44PM (Manila Time) | 20 km (13 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
2 days later Jul 16, 2026 01:55PM (Manila Time) | 47 km (29 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 days later Jul 16, 2026 06:08PM (Manila Time) | 33 km (21 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
2 days later Jul 16, 2026 08:44PM (Manila Time) | 59 km (37 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 days later Jul 17, 2026 12:46AM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Jul 17, 2026 12:46AM (Manila Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Jul 17, 2026 04:00AM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 days later Jul 17, 2026 04:21AM (Manila Time) | 33 km (20 mi) W from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since July 11th, 2026, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 67 km (42 mi) further south. An even stronger magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 7th, 2026.
In total, 175 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 21 days.
Tsunami very unlikely
DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck on land near a coastal area (7 km from the sea). | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 11 km (7 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 05/08/26 16:18 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000t0bm
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260714_0000210
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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