M3.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 18:04:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sarangani (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-21 18:04:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Sarangani

City

Sarangani

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.94000, 125.41000

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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