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M4.8 Depth: 68.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 03:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
68.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 03:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.33120, 125.22910
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.3 km
Shallow
68.3 km
68.3 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 252 km away

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