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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Batulaki, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:17:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Batulaki, Sarangani (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:17:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sarangani
City
Batulaki
Village
Batulaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.56000, 125.32000
Temperature
26.5°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 (30.4 km)
Regional average: 30.4 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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