6 May 2026, 15:35 UTC · May 6, 11:35 AM ET · PAGER green

M5.5 earthquake 22 km ENE of Baculin, Philippines

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 22 km ENE of Baculin, Philippines at May 6, 11:35 AM ET, 29 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 13 people reported feeling it.

M5.3 16 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.3 29 km SE of San Ignacio, PhilippinesM5.4 49 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.5 22 km ENE of Baculin, PhilippinesM5.5 53 km E of Baculin, PhilippinesM5.5 28 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.5 35 km ESE of Manay, PhilippinesM5.6 27 km ESE of San Ignacio, PhilippinesM5.8 93 km ESE of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.9 36 km ESE of Manay, PhilippinesM6.4 35 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM6.7 12 km SE of Santiago, PhilippinesM7.4 12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.5 mww
Time6 May 2026, 15:35 UTC
Location7.527°, 126.773° – 22 km ENE of Baculin, Philippines
Depth29.0 km
Felt reports13
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)5.2
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000svp9
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 22 km ENE of Baculin, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 5.5 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 29 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 5.2 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

13 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.3.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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