Reported by GFZ today.
It is the 4th strongest of the 17 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 5 June 2026. The last comparable one was on 8 August 2026.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Mindanao, Philippines
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 123 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Mindanao, Philippines.
This is the lowest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 16 readings since 1 September 2026 — the previous range was 5.29 to 5.49.
Nearby, since 5 June 2026
- June 5, 2026 · score 5 · 7.2 km
- August 5, 2026 · score 15 · 8.7 km
- June 8, 2026 · score 3 · 9.9 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 12 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 12 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 5.1740, 125.8070 |
| Nearest City | Glan (98 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T11:22:30.710Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026rczs |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.29 |
| Depth | 122.7 |
| MagType | Mw |
| Region | Mindanao, Philippines |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 12/100, in Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.