Earthquake · Philippines
M6.0 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 95 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on 4 April 2026 at 10:34 UTC, at a depth of 67 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.0 mww
- When
- 4 April 2026, 10:34 UTC
- Depth
- 67 km
- Location
- 4.87° N, 126.14° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity IV (light)
- Felt reports
- 11 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.0 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 67 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
4 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after; the largest was a magnitude 4.4.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 120 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | 3 May 2026, 12:21 |
| 4.3 | 4 km E of Sugal, Philippines | 18 April 2026, 12:30 |
| 4.2 | 204 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | 5 April 2026, 18:09 |
| 4.2 | 89 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | 18 April 2026, 22:16 |
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