Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Pondaguitan, Philippines on Feb. 14

Published Mar 12, 2026

DAVAO ORIENTAL, Davao Region — Saturday morning, a 5.2 magnitude quake was registered near Pondaguitan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 17:23 UTC (01:23 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 67 km, with its epicenter roughly 131 km southeast of Pondaguitan. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

Last week, one more magnitude 4.6 quake was centered in the area. The event was reported close to Pondaguitan too, one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey