M4.5 earthquake — 11 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 11 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 2, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.8 km |
| Coordinates | 5.370, 125.365 |
| Time | Aug 2, 22:48 UTC |
| Location | 11 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000thp0 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 15 km | Aug 13, 18:39 UTC | 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 23 km | Aug 14, 01:14 UTC | 29 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 28 km | Aug 8, 02:44 UTC | 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 36 km | Aug 7, 08:43 UTC | 47 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 46 km | Aug 8, 10:20 UTC | 56 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 60 km | Aug 7, 22:53 UTC | 7 km SSW of Caburan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.