Jan. 1: Earthquake measuring 5.0 hits region near Pondaguitan, Philippines

Published Jan 1, 2026

DAVAO ORIENTAL, Davao Region — A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered close to Pondaguitan Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck the area at 02:56 UTC (10:56 local time). It occurred at a depth of 112 km with the epicenter located roughly 207 km southeast of Pondaguitan.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey