M4.6 Depth: 204.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 23:30:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). At around 204 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
204.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 23:30:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Laker
Source
gfz
Coordinates
5.45000, 125.52000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204 km
Intermediate
204 km
204 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 256 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Ragang
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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