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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts off Tarragona, Davao Oriental
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts off Tarragona, Davao Oriental
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts off Tarragona, Davao Oriental
by Luwela Amor22 August 2026
PHIVOLCS-DOST

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 2:43 p.m. at a depth of 83 kilometers.

The earthquake was located at approximately 84 kilometers southeast of Tarragona.

Instrumental Intensity was recorded in the following areas:

Instrumental Intensity I

  • Magpet, Cotabato
  • Davao City
  • Digos City, Davao del Sur
  • Santa Maria, Davao Occidental
  • Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
  • Kiamba, Sarangani
  • Tampakan, South Cotabato
  • Tupi, South Cotabato

Phivolcs said no damage was reported following the earthquake.

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However, the agency warned that aftershocks may occur.

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