M4.5 earthquake — 86 km E of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 86 km E of Sarangani, Philippines on Sep 17, 2026 at 07:57 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.286, 126.233 |
| Time | Sep 17, 07:57 UTC |
| Location | 86 km E of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx4r |
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 | 47 km | Oct 11, 02:35 UTC | 109 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 79 km | Oct 13, 15:21 UTC | 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.