M4.6 earthquake — 98 km S of Sarangani, Philippines
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 98 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 9, 2026 at 10:04 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.522, 125.366 |
| Time | Aug 9, 10:04 UTC |
| Location | 98 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tje3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 79 km | Sep 1, 13:22 UTC | 35 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.2 | 104 km | Aug 25, 19:16 UTC | 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 169 km | Aug 27, 18:43 UTC | 3 km WNW of Mangili, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 260 km | Aug 28, 17:41 UTC | 59 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.