M5.0 earthquake — 45 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 45 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines on Aug 22, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 108 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 107.8 km |
| Coordinates | 6.740, 126.736 |
| Time | Aug 22, 06:43 UTC |
| Location | 45 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmrf |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 95 km | Aug 19, 17:19 UTC | 74 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 188 km | Aug 15, 22:10 UTC | 74 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 218 km | Aug 19, 11:01 UTC | 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.