6.7-magnitude tremor hits off quake-hit southern Philippines

By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-06-26 13:01:58 | Updated at 2026-06-26 14:18:18 1 hour ago

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Published Jun 26, 2026, 08:53 PM

MANILA – A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Philippines on June 26, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, less than three weeks after a major tremor in the same area left more than 80 people dead.

The quake struck at 7.42 pm at a depth of 65.7km about 21km south-west of Mindanao island’s Sarangani town, according to USGS.

There were no immediate tsunami warnings. AFP

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