M3.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 17:20:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 17:20:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.31000, 125.23000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 242 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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