M5.3 Depth: 66.1 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 16:12:56 UTC Local time:
M5.3 earthquake near Glan on Jul 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines) · 2026-07-17 16:12:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 66 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 event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
66.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 16:12:56 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Kaltuad
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.74190, 125.35230
Temperature
27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.1 km
Shallow
66.1 km
66.1 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.6

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 224 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Glan42.5 kmN24'256
General Santos72.8 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Ragang
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours9
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.4.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.4113.0 km43.8 km
USGSM5.366.1 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#62
Earlier events M≥4458
Earlier events M≥5169
Compared since2025-01-12

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

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