Earthquake · Philippines
M6.4 earthquake near Santiago, Philippines
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 35 km E of Santiago, Philippines on 7 January 2026 at 03:02 UTC, at a depth of 22 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.4 mww
- When
- 7 January 2026, 03:02 UTC
- Depth
- 22 km
- Location
- 7.24° N, 126.90° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity VI (strong)
- Felt reports
- 36 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.4 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 22 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
19 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after; the largest was a magnitude 5.4.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 49 km E of Santiago, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 04:12 |
| 4.9 | 62 km E of Baculin, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 04:36 |
| 4.9 | 8 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 04:47 |
| 4.9 | 55 km ESE of Baculin, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 13:47 |
| 4.7 | 23 km ENE of Baculin, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 17:35 |
| 4.7 | 24 km WSW of San Pedro, Philippines | 11 January 2026, 17:28 |
| 4.7 | 139 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines | 15 January 2026, 19:50 |
| 4.6 | 53 km E of Santiago, Philippines | 7 January 2026, 06:16 |
| 4.6 | 53 km SE of Bobon, Philippines | 16 January 2026, 11:04 |
| 4.6 | 54 km E of Baculin, Philippines | 16 January 2026, 11:54 |
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
Not an official warning service. In an emergency, follow your local authorities.