A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck waters south of Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, prompting residents in parts of Mindanao to evacuate buildings, although authorities said there was no tsunami threat to the Philippines.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the earthquake's epicenter was located at 03.10°N, 125.65°E, or about 258 kilometers south-southeast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental. The tremor had a depth of 10 kilometers.

PHIVOLCS recorded Instrumental Intensity V in Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

Despite the strong offshore earthquake, PHIVOLCS said the quake was not expected to generate a tsunami that would affect the Philippines.

In General Santos City, residents were seen leaving buildings along Pioneer Avenue after feeling the ground shake.

Meanwhile, workers at the Barangay Hall of Mabila in Sarangani, Davao Occidental also evacuated the building. According to Councilman Moneral Esmael Alim, a medical mission was underway when the earthquake struck, prompting those inside to immediately move to safety.

Authorities have yet to report any injuries or major damage as of posting, while assessments are ongoing.

The latest earthquake struck nearly two months after the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked the Sarangani area on June 8, leaving dozens dead, hundreds injured, and causing widespread destruction across parts of Mindanao. The disaster prompted Sarangani province and several local government units to declare a state of calamity as roads, bridges, schools, and other infrastructure sustained heavy damage.

Among the hardest-hit areas was the municipality of Glan, where landslides blocked major roads, isolated communities, and severely disrupted tourism and economic activities in the town.