Philippines, M5.2 Earthquake in Sultan Kudarat (Region XII)
Jan 20, 2026 02:00
Jan 31, 2026 17:00
Location
Coordinate:
6.5459969958306, 124.47424483315
Administrative:
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Affected Area:
Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat
Hazard
Main : Earthquake- Latitude = 6.39
- Longitude = 123.69
- Magnitude = 5.2
- Mechanism = Strike Slip
- Depth (km) = -
- Magnitude Type = Richter Scale (ML)
- Intensity Scale = Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale
- Maximum Intensity = -
Description
On 20 January 2026 at around 3:00 AM, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake with epicenter
located at 06.39°N, 123.69°E - 043 km S 65° W of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat was
felt at various intensities in the region. This was followed by a series of weak to
moderate earthquakes with recorded magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 5.2. As a
precautionary measure, preemptive evacuation was implemented in the coastal
municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat. The Provincial
Government of Sultan Kudarat also ordered the suspension of classes at all levels.
Likewise, work in the government offices in Kalamansig, Lebak and Palimbang was
also suspended until further notice.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through
its Field Office in Region XII in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Sultan Kudarat, provided relief assistance aimed at addressing the immediate needs
of the affected family and individuals.
located at 06.39°N, 123.69°E - 043 km S 65° W of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat was
felt at various intensities in the region. This was followed by a series of weak to
moderate earthquakes with recorded magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 5.2. As a
precautionary measure, preemptive evacuation was implemented in the coastal
municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat. The Provincial
Government of Sultan Kudarat also ordered the suspension of classes at all levels.
Likewise, work in the government offices in Kalamansig, Lebak and Palimbang was
also suspended until further notice.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through
its Field Office in Region XII in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Sultan Kudarat, provided relief assistance aimed at addressing the immediate needs
of the affected family and individuals.
Impact Statistic
0
Dead
0
Missing
0
Injured
62.6K
Affected Person
28.1K
Displaced
Human SADDD
- Dead -
- Missing -
- Injured -
- Affected Person 62,604
- Affected Family 13,930
- Internaly Displaced People 28,123
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) 41
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses -
- Damage Partial -
- Totally Damage -
Infrastructure
- Bridges -
- Number of Roads -
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency -
- Cost of Damages -
- Cost of Damages (USD) -
- Cost of Assistance 13,857,634.00
- Cost of Assistance (USD) 235,174.00
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
Relevant Disasters
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