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M4.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 16:46:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 16:46:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.24000, 125.32000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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 243 km away

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