M4.5 earthquake — 24 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 24 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines on Aug 19, 2026 at 06:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 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 | 60.9 km |
| Coordinates | 5.435, 125.179 |
| Time | Aug 19, 06:29 UTC |
| Location | 24 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbqx |
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 | 158 km | Sep 9, 07:07 UTC | 154 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.