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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-05 06:36:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on August 5, 2026 at 06:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 06:36:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.29000, 125.45000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.6 km)
Regional average: 29.6 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

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