M4.6 Depth: 66.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 34 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-07-14 01:38:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 34 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on July 14, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
66.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 01:38:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.18420, 125.67910
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.2 km
Shallow
66.2 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 204 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 228 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
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