M4.5 earthquake — 16 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 16 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 2, 2026 at 22:48 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 | 10.4 km |
| Coordinates | 5.298, 125.361 |
| Time | Aug 2, 22:48 UTC |
| Location | 16 km SW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 35 km | Jul 29, 13:16 UTC | 4 km NNE of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 41 km | Jul 29, 13:23 UTC | 48 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 61 km | Aug 1, 03:42 UTC | 25 km S of Daliao, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 110 km | Jul 31, 21:23 UTC | 105 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 169 km | Aug 2, 16:27 UTC | 170 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.