Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 4:14 AM
2026-08-21 20:14 UTC · 4.170°, 126.210°
Magnitude
3.5 m
Light
Depth
117 km
Intermediate
Energy
3 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
4.170°, 126.210°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
EMSC
Region
Mindanao
Often felt, but rarely causes damage.
At 117 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Light range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Philippine Trench (~170 km away). Last major event: 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
Area seismic-hazard score: 25/100 (moderate).
Data from EMSC. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.