Philippines: A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs in the Sulu Sea at around 14:58 June 11

A magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurred in the Sulu Sea at around 14:58 June 11. The epicenter was about 99 km (61 miles) south-southeast of Caramay, Palawan Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 13 km (8 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout much of Palawan and surrounding islands. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.