M5.8 Earthquake: 110 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines

Updated 11:27 UTC · 29 Oct 2026

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 110 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines at 03:19 UTC on 29 Oct 2026, at a depth of 10 km, reported by USGS. USGS PAGER issued a green alert: little or no damage and a low chance of deaths. USGS did not set a tsunami flag for this quake. So far 1 aftershock of M2.5+ has been recorded within 50 km, the largest a M5.4.

M5.8

Magnitude (USGS)

mww

10 km

Depth

shallow

GREEN

USGS PAGER impact alert

estimated impact

Aftershocks M2.5+ so far

within 50 km

[ fig. 1 ] M5.8 EPICENTRE, AFTERSHOCKS AND PAST QUAKESThis quakeAftershock M5+AftershockPast M6+

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Nearest places

Barcelona, Caraga, Philippines111 km from the epicentre · quake was ENE of here · population 3,541111 KM
Hinatuan, Caraga, Philippines120 km from the epicentre · quake was E of here · population 10,055120 KM
Bislig, Caraga, Philippines123 km from the epicentre · quake was E of here · population 67,567123 KM
Baganga, Davao, Philippines129 km from the epicentre · quake was NE of here · population 10,106129 KM
Butuan, Caraga, Philippines217 km from the epicentre · quake was ESE of here · population 309,709217 KM
Bayugan, Philippines187 km from the epicentre · quake was ESE of here · population 110,000187 KM
Mati, Philippines204 km from the epicentre · quake was NE of here · population 106,000204 KM
Magugpo Poblacion, Philippines205 km from the epicentre · quake was ENE of here · population 233,000205 KM

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Strongest aftershocks so far

M5.4 · 114 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines2026-10-29 07:31 UTC · 10 km deep · USGSMED

Key context

Tectonic setting

Philippine Mobile Belt. The Philippines sit between two subduction zones: the Philippine Sea Plate dives west along the Philippine Trench, and the South China Sea floor dives east along the Manila Trench. The Philippine Fault runs through the islands in between; it caused the M7.7 Luzon quake of 1990.

The USGS moment tensor shows normal faulting: the crust was pulled apart and one block dropped down, typical of stretching crust or of bending in a sinking slab.

At 10 km it was a very shallow quake: shallow quakes shake the ground above them hardest, so local damage depends on how close towns are.

Shaking and impact

USGS PAGER estimates the impact from the shaking and the number of people exposed. For this quake it issued a green alert: little or no damage and a low chance of deaths (fatality alert: green, economic loss alert: green). PAGER is an early estimate and can change as reports come in.

The USGS ShakeMap estimates the strongest shaking at intensity IV on the Modified Mercalli scale (light).

3 people sent a "Did You Feel It?" report to USGS, with the strongest reported intensity III (weak).

Estimated shaking in nearby towns, from USGS PAGER.
Town	Population	Estimated intensity
Baganga	58,714	III (weak)

Aftershocks

This page counts quakes of M2.5 or more within 50 km after the main shock, from the USGS catalog (last checked 11:27 UTC, 29 Oct 2026): 1 aftershock so far.

Aftershocks are normal after a quake of this size. They usually become less frequent over days and weeks, but a strong aftershock can still happen, and in a few sequences a later quake is larger. No one can predict their exact time or size; follow the official agency for your area.

Earthquake history within 250 km

Since 1976, USGS lists 1,115 quakes of M5 or more within 250 km of this epicentre, about 22 a year. Since 1900 the same circle had 220 quakes of M5.8 or larger.

Largest earlier quakes within 250 km, USGS catalog since 1900 (M6+).
Magnitude	Place (USGS)	Date	Depth
M8.1	1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake	1924-04-14	15 km
M8.0	1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake	1972-12-02	51 km
M7.8	77 km E of Baculin, Philippines	1943-05-25	15 km
M7.7	74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines	1911-07-12	15 km
M7.6	19 km E of Gamut, Philippines	2023-12-02	40 km
M7.6	37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines	1989-12-15	24 km
M7.5	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	2001-01-01	33 km
M7.4	62 km E of Baculin, Philippines	1921-11-11	15 km

Official information

PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)
USGS event page for this quake (ShakeMap, PAGER, felt reports)
tsunami.gov for US tsunami bulletins

Data status

USGS review status: reviewed. Magnitude type: mww. USGS last updated this event on 29 Oct 2026 at 07:41 UTC. Magnitude, depth and location can still be revised; this page keeps the same address if they change.

Questions and answers

How strong was the earthquake near Barcelona, Philippines?

USGS measured it at magnitude 5.8 (mww), 10 km deep. The strongest estimated shaking was intensity IV (light). Quakes of M5 to 5.9 are classed as moderate.

Was there a tsunami?

USGS did not set a tsunami flag for this quake. If you are on a coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground anyway, and follow local officials.

Was the earthquake felt?

Yes. 3 people reported it to USGS "Did You Feel It?", with reports up to intensity III.

Will there be more aftershocks?

Aftershocks are likely to continue for days to weeks, becoming less frequent over time. So far 1 aftershock of M2.5+ has been listed. Most sequences do not produce a larger quake, but some do. No one can predict the time or size of the next one; follow PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology).

What should I do after a strong earthquake?

Expect aftershocks: Drop, Cover and Hold On when shaking starts again. Check for injuries and damage, stay out of damaged buildings, and use text messages instead of calls so emergency lines stay free. On a coast, move to high ground after strong shaking. Follow your local officials.

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Sources

USGS event page: magnitude, location, ShakeMap, PAGER and Did You Feel It? data for this event. Public domain. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
USGS ComCat (FDSN event web service): the USGS earthquake catalog, used for the 30-year counts, history and aftershocks. Public domain. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
USGS Geoserve: nearest places to the epicentre.
GeoNames: large-city coordinates, CC BY 4.0.

Page built 11:27 UTC, 2026-10-29. Full list: data sources and method.