M4.8 earthquake — 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines on Aug 19, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 84.5 km |
| Coordinates | 5.428, 125.271 |
| Time | Aug 19, 11:01 UTC |
| Location | 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlun |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 13 km | Aug 14, 01:14 UTC | 29 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M5.3 | 27 km | Aug 13, 18:39 UTC | 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 95 km | Aug 15, 22:10 UTC | 74 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.1 | 113 km | Aug 13, 09:22 UTC | 22 km ENE of Lapuan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.