Update: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude detected near Lukatan, Philippines on Aug. 22

Published Sep 15, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Lukatan on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 06:43 UTC (14:43 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 112 km, with its epicenter roughly 44 km southeast of Lukatan.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey