Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 registered close to Kalbay, Philippines on July 21

Published Jul 21, 2026

SARANGANI, SOCCSKSARGEN — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Kalbay on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 18:33 UTC (02:33 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 69 km, with its epicenter roughly 7 km west-northwest of Kalbay.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s quake

A single magnitude 5.2 tremor was centered nearby. The event was recorded near Kiupo on Jul. 18.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey