Union, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the town of Union in the Philippines on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 7:41 AM Central Time, which was 9:41 PM local time Sunday night in the Philippines. It was centered about 9 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles, east of Union, at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or around 6 miles below the surface.

Impacts:

Shaking was strong near the epicenter, with the Geological Survey rating the intensity at 6.4 on its shaking scale. A handful of people reported feeling the tremor. The survey's early assessment put the quake in its lowest alert level for casualties and damage, and no tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake.

What to do:

If you felt the shaking, check your home for damage before settling back in. Look for cracks, fallen objects, and any smell of gas, and do not light a match if you smell gas. Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead. If you are indoors when shaking starts, drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 15, 2026.