M4.5 earthquake — 66 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 66 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 9, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 155 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 155.1 km |
| Coordinates | 4.838, 125.663 |
| Time | Aug 9, 13:47 UTC |
| Location | 66 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjfb |
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 | 79 km | Aug 19, 11:01 UTC | 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 161 km | Aug 19, 17:19 UTC | 74 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 243 km | Aug 22, 06:43 UTC | 45 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.