26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake — a major event — struck near 26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines on June 7, 2026, at a shallow depth of about 55 km. An earthquake this size would have been felt strongly across the surrounding region; shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they tend to cause the strongest shaking and the most damage. Shallow magnitude 7.8 events near a coastline can also pose a tsunami risk. 158 people submitted "Did You Feel It?" shaking reports to the USGS. Casualties, damage and the recovery depend on local building standards, population and distance from the epicentre — the news coverage, references and photos below capture what happened on the ground.