Philippines: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near southern Philippines at around 09:27 Aug. 14

Event

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred offshore near southern Mindanao at around 09:27 Aug. 14. The epicenter was about 202 km (125 miles) southeast of Davao. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 53 km (33 miles), and shaking was likely felt in southern Mindanao, including Davao . There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; 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.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.