M4.7 earthquake — 51 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines

An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 51 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 6, 2026 at 03:12 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.163, 125.070 |
| Time | Aug 6, 03:12 UTC |
| Location | 51 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tihf |
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 | 115 km | Aug 27, 18:43 UTC | 3 km WNW of Mangili, Philippines |
| M4.2 | 183 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 |
| M4.4 | 230 km | Aug 28, 17:41 UTC | 59 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.