M4.8 earthquake — 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on Oct 13, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | 65.7 km |
| Coordinates | 5.348, 125.518 |
| Time | Oct 13, 15:21 UTC |
| Location | 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000u21y |
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 | 29 km | Oct 7, 16:42 UTC | 34 km E of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.5 | 49 km | Oct 8, 08:07 UTC | 17 km SW of Burias, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 122 km | Oct 11, 02:35 UTC | 109 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.