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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-30 03:42:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on August 30, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 03:42:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.26000, 125.41000
Temperature
31.8°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 (29.7 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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