A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck nine kilometers northwest of San Julian in Eastern Samar at 2:09 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was shallow, with a depth of 10 kilometers, and was felt across several areas in the country.
Instrumental Intensities Reported
The earthquake was recorded at various instrumental intensities in different locations:
- Intensity 5: Can-Avid, Eastern Samar; Dulag and Alangalang, Leyte; Gandara, Samar
- Intensity 4: Abuyog, Palo, and Carigara, Leyte
- Intensity 3: Naval, Biliran; Hernani, Eastern Samar; Ormoc City, Hilongos, Albuera, Baybay, Villaba, and Isabel, Leyte; Sorsogon City and Bulusan, Sorsogon; Malitbog, San Francisco, Hinundayan, and Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Intensity 2: Kawayan, Biliran; San Francisco, Cebu; Monreal and Esperanza, Masbate; Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon
- Intensity 1: Tabaco, Albay; Carcar, Liloan, and Cebu City, Cebu; Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental; Passi City, Iloilo; Aroroy and Cataingan, Masbate; Donsol, Sorsogon; Maasin, Southern Leyte
Phivolcs warned that damage and aftershocks are expected following the quake. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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