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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 02:57:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 02:57:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Village
Tinina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.34000, 125.41000
Temperature
29.2°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 (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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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