M4.4 earthquake — 31 km SSW of Pondaguitan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 31 km SSW of Pondaguitan, Philippines on Aug 12, 2026 at 03:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 147 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 146.7 km |
| Coordinates | 6.086, 126.105 |
| Time | Aug 12, 03:38 UTC |
| Location | 31 km SSW of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 31 km | Aug 13, 09:22 UTC | 22 km ENE of Lapuan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 60 km | Aug 7, 22:53 UTC | 7 km SSW of Caburan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 135 km | Aug 8, 02:44 UTC | 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 150 km | Aug 9, 13:47 UTC | 68 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 150 km | Aug 7, 08:43 UTC | 47 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 160 km | Aug 8, 10:20 UTC | 56 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.