M4.8 earthquake — 54 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 54 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 8, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.095, 125.083 |
| Time | Aug 8, 10:20 UTC |
| Location | 54 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj8e |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 9 km | Aug 7, 08:43 UTC | 51 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 11 km | Aug 5, 04:34 UTC | 64 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 13 km | Aug 5, 05:13 UTC | 45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 13 km | Aug 6, 03:12 UTC | 48 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.6 | 16 km | Aug 5, 21:41 UTC | 40 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 18 km | Aug 5, 22:11 UTC | 42 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.