A 6.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Celebes Sea near the Philippines on Friday evening, June 26, 2026, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 55 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 5.340 N and longitude 125.256 E.
Details of the Earthquake
The NCS reported the earthquake via a post on X, stating the exact time of the tremor as 17:04:42 IST. The agency also shared a link to the BhooKamp app for further information and tagged officials including Dr. Jitendra Singh and the National Disaster Management Authority. The earthquake follows a massive 7.8 magnitude quake that hit the Philippines earlier in June 2026.
As of now, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been released. The NCS continues to monitor the situation. This is a developing story.
