Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines following series of Ring of Fire quakes
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines amid a series of Ring of Fire seismic events.
📍 How it ended
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines, specifically off the coast of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, with reports of a minor sea level disturbance. Aftershocks were observed in Davao Occidental and a separate 4.2 quake hit Occidental Mindoro. The story quieted without further reported developments on July 15.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Reports on the magnitude vary slightly between sources, with the GFZ citing a magnitude of 6.05 while other outlets report 6.2. Coverage from FOX Weather, Reuters, The Watchers, Devdiscourse, and Inquirer.net emphasizes the event's connection to a series of Ring of Fire quakes.
Inquirer.net specifically notes that aftershocks have shaken Davao Occidental. Attention remains on continuing seismic activity, as a 4.2 magnitude quake was also reported hitting Occidental Mindoro.
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Coverage (13)
- Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast BBC News · 42d ago
- Strong 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao, No Tsunami Threat To Malaysia BusinessToday Malaysia · 45d ago
- 6.5-Magnitude Offshore Earthquake Strikes S. Philippines Bernama · 45d ago
- Phivolcs: Tremors observed in Masbate, Davao Occidental Inquirer.net · 45d ago
- 6.5-magnitude offshore earthquake strikes S. Philippines Xinhua · 45d ago
- Minor sea level disturbance reported after strong earthquake off the coast of Balut Island, Davao Occidental MSN · 45d ago
- Magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental GMA Network · 45d ago
- Minor sea level disturbance reported after strong earthquake off the coast of Balut Island, Davao Occidental GMA Network · 45d ago
- Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · 45d ago
- Seismic Activity Shakes Mindanao: A Closer Look Devdiscourse · 45d ago
- Aftershocks shake Davao Occidental; 4.2 quake hits Occidental Mindoro Inquirer.net · 45d ago
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.05 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says Reuters · 45d ago
- Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines following series of Ring of Fire quakes FOX Weather · 45d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Where did the earthquake strike?
The earthquake struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines.
What was the magnitude of the quake?
Reports cite the magnitude as 6.2, though the GFZ reported it as 6.05.
Were there other seismic events reported?
Yes, aftershocks occurred in Davao Occidental and a 4.2 magnitude quake hit Occidental Mindoro.
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