Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Depth 9 km Strikes Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines on 19th January 2026

The Moro Gulf is the largest gulf in the Philippines. It is located off the coast of Mindanao Island, and is part of the Celebes Sea. The gulf is one of the country’s tuna fishing grounds.

The gulf stretches between and is surrounded by the main section of Mindanao on the east, and the Zamboanga Peninsula of Mindanao on the west. The peninsula’s major drainage goes towards the gulf.

Sibuguey Bay and Illana Bay are its major bays.

Zamboanga City, which is an international port, is bound by the Gulf and Celebes Sea in the East. Polloc, on Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, at the eastern coast, is another major port.


Discover more from

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Discover more from

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

Discover more from

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading