M4.9 earthquake — 56 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 56 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 8, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | 11.1 km |
| Coordinates | 5.088, 125.066 |
| Time | Aug 8, 10:20 UTC |
| Location | 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 12 km | Aug 7, 08:43 UTC | 47 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 33 km | Aug 8, 02:44 UTC | 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.5 | 62 km | Aug 8, 23:12 UTC | 92 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 69 km | Aug 9, 10:04 UTC | 96 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 72 km | Aug 9, 13:47 UTC | 68 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 105 km | Aug 7, 22:53 UTC | 7 km SSW of Caburan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.