M4.9 earthquake — 28 km WSW of Balangonan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 28 km WSW of Balangonan, Philippines on Aug 14, 2026 at 01:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 60.5 km |
| Coordinates | 5.432, 125.134 |
| Time | Aug 14, 01:14 UTC |
| Location | 28 km WSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkkw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 75 km | Sep 1, 13:22 UTC | 44 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.