M4.5 earthquake — 33 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 33 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines on Aug 12, 2026 at 03:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 150 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 150.4 km |
| Coordinates | 6.062, 126.134 |
| Time | Aug 12, 03:38 UTC |
| Location | 33 km S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 53 km | Aug 27, 18:43 UTC | 3 km WNW of Mangili, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 76 km | Aug 28, 17:41 UTC | 59 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M5.2 | 117 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.