A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on Aug 13, 2026, 6:39:31 PM (2026-08-13T18:39:31.327Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 66.3 km with coordinates 5.3002, 125.4836.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 66.3 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 210 km S of Davao, Philippines.
The epicentre was located at 5.3002 latitude and 125.4836 longitude near 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines. The earthquake was shallow at 66.3 km depth.
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