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M4.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 06:29:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 06:29:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sarangani
City
Glan
Village
Batulaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.54000, 125.31000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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