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Philippines Records 5.3 Aftershock, Multiple Quakes Linked to June 7.8

7/15/2026

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Phivolcs said a magnitude-5.3 aftershock struck Davao Occidental at a depth of 10 km on July 14, 2026.
The agency also recorded a magnitude-4.5 tremor in Sarangani and a separate magnitude-4.2 quake in Occidental Mindoro the same day.
Instrumental Intensity I was measured in General Santos City, Malungon, Sarangani, Tupi and South Cotabato for the aftershocks.
Phivolcs linked the Davao Occidental tremors to the June magnitude-7.8 earthquake that hit the Mindanao region.

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Phivolcs said a magnitude-5.3 aftershock struck Davao Occidental at a depth of 10 km on July 14, 2026.
The agency also recorded a magnitude-4.5 tremor in Sarangani and a separate magnitude-4.2 quake in Occidental Mindoro the same day.
Instrumental Intensity I was measured in General Santos City, Malungon, Sarangani, Tupi and South Cotabato for the aftershocks.
Phivolcs linked the Davao Occidental tremors to the June magnitude-7.8 earthquake that hit the Mindanao region.