6.5 magnitude earthquake recorded in Celebes Sea near Philippines
Manila, June 26
A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Celebes Sea, the National Centre for Seismology said on Friday evening.
In a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 55 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 6.5, On: 26/06/2026 17:04:42 IST, Lat: 5.340 N, Long: 125.256 E, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Celebes Sea," NCS said on X.
This comes after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines earlier in June.
This is a developing story.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another one so soon? The Pacific Ring of Fire is extremely active. I hope the authorities in the Philippines are well-prepared for aftershocks. Stay safe, everyone.
Earthquakes are scary. But the Pacific Ring of Fire is very active. I hope India's building codes are strict for coastal areas like Andaman and Nicobar. Let's pray for Philippines 🙏.
6.5 is quite strong, especially after a 7.8 earlier. I wonder how prepared the local infrastructure is. Always remind ourselves that nature is unpredictable. Hope there's no tsunami warning.
This is alarming. India needs to stay alert too, especially in the northeastern states and Andaman. I hope the Philippine authorities are using the previous earthquake experience to handle this better. Stay safe!
The frequency of these big quakes near the Philippines is worrying. Hope there's no repeat of the 2013 Bohol earthquake damage. Thoughts and prayers for everyone in the affected region.
Testing times for the Philippines. I hope their earthquake response systems are up to date. On a lighter note, at least NCS in India is quick with updates. Stay safe, everyone! 🙏
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