Update: Aug. 13 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake registered near Lapuan, Philippines

Published Sep 8, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Lapuan on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor jolted the area at 09:22 UTC (17:22 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 19 km east-northeast of Lapuan and occurred at a depth of 93 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 12 reports via its online form from people who say they felt weak to light shaking. Several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Buayan and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.

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Past week’s quakes

In the past week, there have been two earthquakes greater than magnitude 2.5 in the region. The largest, a 4.6 magnitude quake, was recorded close to Caburan on Aug. 8, while a smaller 4.5 magnitude quake shook near Pondaguitan on Aug. 12.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey