M4.5 earthquake — 143 km S of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 143 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on Sep 30, 2026 at 17:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.111, 125.322 |
| Time | Sep 30, 17:07 UTC |
| Location | 143 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyqh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 153 km | Oct 20, 12:32 UTC | 26 km WSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 242 km | Oct 19, 09:00 UTC | 163 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 250 km | Oct 20, 18:02 UTC | 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.