M4.5 earthquake — 61 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 61 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 5, 2026 at 04:29 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.857, 125.344 |
| Time | Aug 5, 04:29 UTC |
| Location | 61 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjpz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 64 km | Aug 19, 11:01 UTC | 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 90 km | Aug 15, 22:10 UTC | 74 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 186 km | Aug 19, 17:19 UTC | 74 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.