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M4.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on July 8, 2026 at 04:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 04:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.39000, 125.55000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

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