M4.8 earthquake — 42 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 42 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 5, 2026 at 09:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.099, 125.227 |
| Time | Aug 5, 09:17 UTC |
| Location | 42 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti9k |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 26 km | Aug 24, 03:59 UTC | 27 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 132 km | Aug 23, 18:57 UTC | 61 km ESE of Mangili, Philippines |
| M4.2 | 169 km | Aug 25, 19:16 UTC | 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 206 km | Aug 25, 06:48 UTC | 218 km NNW of Manado, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 247 km | Aug 22, 06:43 UTC | 45 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.