M3.6 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 01:56:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on August 14, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

88.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 01:56:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Davao Occidental

City

Sarangani

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.51000, 125.43000

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

88 km

88 km — deeper than the regional average (29.9 km)

Regional average: 29.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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