M4.8 earthquake — 45 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 45 km SSW 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 | 5.051, 125.254 |
| Time | Aug 5, 09:17 UTC |
| Location | 45 km SSW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 2 km | Aug 5, 09:38 UTC | 46 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 7 km | Aug 5, 05:13 UTC | 45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.9 | 14 km | Aug 5, 21:41 UTC | 32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M6.3 | 15 km | Aug 5, 04:14 UTC | 32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.1 | 15 km | Aug 5, 05:59 UTC | 46 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.2 | 19 km | Aug 5, 04:25 UTC | 31 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.