In the late afternoon of Thursday August 13th, 2026, a significant Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 96 kilometer from Davao, The Philippines.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, 20 kilometers (13 mi) off the coast of The Philippines, 96 kilometer south of Davao. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 91 km.
| Date and Time: | Aug 13, 2026 05:22PM (Manila Time) - Aug 13, 2026 09:22 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 96 km south of Davao, The Philippines. Coordinates 6°14'52"N 125°52'44"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 15 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.08 . |
| Depth: | 91 km (57 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in The Philippines . Malita in Davao, The Philippines is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 35 kilometer (22 mi) south-east of Malita.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Davao is located 96 km to the north. General Santos is located 80 km to the west. Budta is located 191 km to the northwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 35 km (22 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 56 km (35 mi) NW from epicenter |
Santa Maria Davao, The Philippines. |
| 66 km (41 mi) W from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 67 km (42 mi) W from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 72 km (45 mi) SW from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 74 km (46 mi) N from epicenter |
Lupon Davao, The Philippines. |
| 80 km (50 mi) NW from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 80 km (50 mi) W from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 87 km (54 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 88 km (55 mi) SW from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 90 km (56 mi) W from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 94 km (58 mi) N from epicenter |
Samal Davao, The Philippines. |
| 95 km (59 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 96 km (60 mi) N from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 96 km (60 mi) NW from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 103 km (64 mi) W from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 118 km (73 mi) W from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 120 km (75 mi) N from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 121 km (75 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 123 km (76 mi) W from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 126 km (78 mi) W from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 129 km (80 mi) W from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 130 km (81 mi) NW from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 130 km (81 mi) N from epicenter |
Cabayangan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 130 km (81 mi) NE from epicenter |
Manay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 134 km (83 mi) N from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 140 km (87 mi) N from epicenter |
San Mariano Davao, The Philippines. |
| 142 km (88 mi) W from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 147 km (91 mi) W from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 149 km (93 mi) N from epicenter |
New Corella Davao, The Philippines. |
| 150 km (93 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 152 km (94 mi) N from epicenter |
Nabunturan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 157 km (98 mi) W from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 160 km (99 mi) N from epicenter |
Compostela Davao, The Philippines. |
| 173 km (107 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 175 km (109 mi) N from epicenter |
Monkayo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NW from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 185 km (115 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NW from epicenter |
Quezon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NW from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 191 km (119 mi) NW from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 193 km (120 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maramag Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 204 km (127 mi) NW from epicenter |
NIA Valencia Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 210 km (130 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 224 km (139 mi) N from epicenter |
Bislig Caraga, The Philippines. |
| 263 km (163 mi) NW from epicenter |
Marawi City Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 276 km (171 mi) NW from epicenter |
Iligan City Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 281 km (175 mi) NW from epicenter |
Mantampay Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 283 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 285 km (177 mi) NW from epicenter |
Iligan Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 10 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 10 people have reported shaking in 7 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: 4 people.
- Malandag, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Lun, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Digos, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Klinan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Padada, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Bato, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
Before this earthquake struck, 5 smaller foreshocks occurred. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit 1 day earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
3 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 03:08AM (Manila Time) | 96 km (60 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
3 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 04:07AM (Manila Time) | 93 km (57 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
2 days earlier Aug 12, 2026 03:00AM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
1 day earlier Aug 12, 2026 11:38AM (Manila Time) | 31 km (19 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
1 day earlier Aug 12, 2026 12:13PM (Manila Time) | 60 km (37 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Aug 13, 2026 05:22PM (Manila Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
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 August 5th, 2026, when a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit 144 km (89 mi) further southwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 7th, 2026.
In total, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 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 12 days.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so 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 under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 91 km (57 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 13/08/26 18:08 (). 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 us6000tkfh
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260813_0000116
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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