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July 14 Seismic Swell Hits Davao Occidental and Occidental Mindoro
7/15/2026, 1:15:30 AM
Core Event: Twin Tremors Across the Southern Philippines
On Tuesday, July 14, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported two separate seismic incidents. A magnitude 5.3 aftershock, followed by a magnitude 4.5 tremor, struck Sarangani in Davao Occidental. In the same day, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake was felt in Occidental Mindoro, with its epicenter 12 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog.
Background & Context: Aftershocks of the June 7 Mindanao Quake
Phivolcs linked the Davao Occidental tremors to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked the Mindanao region on June 7. That larger event continues to generate aftershocks across the southern archipelago, prompting ongoing monitoring by the agency.
Data & Statistics: Magnitudes, Depths, and Instrumental Intensities
- Davao Occidental aftershocks: magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 10 km (Instrumental Intensity I) and magnitude 4.5 (Intensity I) affecting General Santos City, Malungon, Sarangani, Tupi, and South Cotabato.
- Occidental Mindoro quake: magnitude 4.2 at a depth of 74 km; Intensity II recorded in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, and Intensity I in Looc and Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro.
Official Statements & Responses: Phivolcs Summary
Phivolcs confirmed that the Davao Occidental tremors are aftershocks of the June 7 magnitude 7.8 event and that the Mindoro quake’s epicenter lies 12 km northwest of Abra de Ilog. The agency issued an advisory noting the observed intensities and urged the public to remain alert for further seismic activity.
Verbatim Quotes
- “MANILA, Philippines — Aftershocks struck Davao Occidental, while an earthquake shook Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, July 14, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.” — Phivolcs
- “8 earthquake that struck the Mindanao region last June.” — Phivolcs
- “2 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro.” — Phivolcs
- “Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 12 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.” — Phivolcs
