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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Samar region in the Philippines
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar at 2:09 p.m. local time on May 4, 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of 73.3 kilometres and was about nine kilometres from the coastal town of San Julian.
Why It Matters
The event underscores seismic activity in Samar and will be monitored for aftershocks and potential damage.
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake reported in Samar region
May 4, 2026
The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar at 2:09 p.m. local time (0609 GMT) on Monday, May 4, 2026. The quake occurred at a depth of 73.3 kilometres (45 miles) and was about nine kilometres from the province's coastal town of San Julian.