M5.4 Depth: 57.1 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 41 km S of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-07-11 10:51:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near 41 km S of Sarangani, Philippines. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.4

Depth

57.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 10:51:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usgs

Coordinates

5.03340, 125.48970

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.1 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

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Estimated population exposed

IV 162'724

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.3

Ground shaking

Light · Intensity (MMI) IV

Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.

Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 228 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Glan93.5 kmN24'256

General Santos125.1 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

Melebingoy

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Awu

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Matutum

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 210 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours7

First 72 hours29

Strongest subsequent eventM5.8

M3.02026-07-11 12:23:50 UTC81.3 kmGlan M5.12026-07-11 17:49:26 UTC11.5 kmNorth Sulawesi M3.22026-07-11 21:02:41 UTC28.5 kmSarangani M4.02026-07-11 23:02:30 UTC105.6 kmMaasim M3.02026-07-12 00:35:01 UTC99.3 kmPhilippines M4.02026-07-12 01:55:42 UTC65.2 kmJose Abad Santos M3.02026-07-12 10:09:52 UTC83.2 kmGlan M3.62026-07-12 15:06:17 UTC20.7 kmPhilippines M4.32026-07-12 17:01:03 UTC77.8 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.02026-07-12 18:12:06 UTC111.2 kmNorth Sulawesi M4.12026-07-12 20:43:11 UTC28.1 kmSarangani M4.22026-07-12 22:10:46 UTC144.5 kmNorth Sulawesi

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.510.0 km12.2 km

RESIFM5.210.0 km17.2 km

EMSCM5.535.0 km3.2 km

USGSM5.457.1 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#56

Earlier events M≥4445

Earlier events M≥5160

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M8.02026-06-07 23:37:40 UTC79.1 km26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines M7.92026-06-07 23:37:46 UTC80.2 kmGlan M7.92026-06-07 23:37:43 UTC76.4 kmPhilippines [Sea] M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC79.7 kmMindanao, Philippines M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC85.5 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

634

Country (24h)

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