Archive · 7 Jan 2026
6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 happened off the coast of Mindanao Island in the Philippines.
It occurred on January 7, 2024, at 11:02 a.m.
local time, about 47 kilometres from the town of Manay.
The earthquake was quite deep, at 42 kilometers below the ground.
People who study earthquakes said that there might be some damage and smaller earthquakes after the big one, especially near where it started.
But so far, there are no reports of any damage or injuries.
The earthquake happened because of movements in the Earth's crust, which is common in the Philippines because it is located in a very active geological area called the Pacific Ring of Fire.
This area has a lot of earthquakes and volcanic activity.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines, on January 7, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 11:02 a.m. local time at a depth of 42 kilometers, about 47 kilometres from the coastal town of Manay.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) expected damage and aftershocks, particularly in areas near the epicentre.
No immediate reports of damage or injuries were reported by police and disaster officials near the quake’s epicentre.
The earthquake was caused by tectonic activity in the region, influenced by the interaction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
- Who
- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
- What
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines
- When
- January 7, 2024, at 11:02 a.m. local time
- Where
- 47 kilometres from the coastal town of Manay, Davao Oriental province
- Why
- The earthquake occurred due to tectonic activity in the region, influenced by the interaction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate
Government Agencies
Local Reports
Damage and Aftershocks
Government Agencies
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) expected damage and aftershocks, particularly in areas near the epicentre.
Local Reports
Police and disaster officials near the quake’s epicentre reported no immediate damage or injuries.
- Magnitude
- 6.7
- Location
- Off the coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines
- Depth
- 42 kilometers
- Distance from Manay
- 47 kilometres
- Date
- January 7, 2024
- Time
- 11:02 a.m. local time
- Tsunami Warning
- No
- Immediate Damage Reports
- None
