M4.9 Depth: 29.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-08-05 05:13:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines on August 5, 2026 at 05:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
29.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 05:13:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.08590, 125.19790
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.7 km
Shallow
29.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 258 km away

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