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M4.4 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 46 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-08-05 09:38:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 46 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines on August 5, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 09:38:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.03580, 125.25450
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 253 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 211 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: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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