M4.9 earthquake — 47 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 47 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on Jul 4, 2026 at 08:53 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.130, 125.128 |
| Time | Jul 4, 08:53 UTC |
| Location | 47 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000ta31 |
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 | 46 km | Jul 24, 19:06 UTC | 54 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 48 km | Jul 25, 06:46 UTC | 57 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 73 km | Jul 22, 09:47 UTC | 11 km NW of Sugal, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.