Mw 5.3 Earthquake Hits Albay; Shaking Felt Across Bicol

A shallow, tectonic Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted the province of Albay and surrounding areas at 9:57 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026.

According to data, the epicenter was located 15 kilometers southeast of Santo Domingo, Albay, with a shallow depth of focus at 9 kilometers. Due to the shallow nature of the earthquake, strong shaking was felt across multiple provinces. State seismologists warn that damage to infrastructure and aftershocks are expected. 

Reported Intensities:

Intensity V (Strong): Santo Domingo and Legazpi City, Albay

Intensity IV (Moderately Strong): Tabaco City, Ligao City, and Malilipot, Albay; Irosin, Donsol, and Cogon, Sorsogon

Intensity III (Weak): Naga City and Malinao, Albay; Sorsogon City, Prieto Diaz, and Juban, Sorsogon

Intensity II (Slightly Felt): Goa, Camarines Sur; Bulan, Sorsogon

Instrumental Intensities:

Intensity VI - Tabaco, ALBAY

Intensity V - Castilla, SORSOGON

Intensity IV - City of Sorsogon, SORSOGON; Iriga City, CAMARINES SUR

Intensity III - Prieto Diaz, SORSOGON; Monreal, MASBATE; Sagnay, Sipocot, Pili, Mercedes, CAMARINES SUR

Intensity II - Pasacao and Ragay, CAMARINES SUR; Milagros, MASBATE; San Roque and Gandara, NORTHERN SAMAR

Residents in affected areas are advised to inspect their surroundings for structural damage and remain prepared for subsequent aftershocks.