Magnitude 5.9 earthquake — Sarangani, Philippines
Developed over time first seen 2 months ago
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck offshore near Sarangani in the southern Philippines at 21:41:28 UTC on 5 August 2026, equivalent to 05:41 local time on 6 August. USGS event data placed the epicentre about 32 kilometres south-west of Sarangani, at approximately 5.18°N, 125.28°E, and gave a depth of 10 kilometres. The relatively shallow depth meant the tremor could be felt locally, although the available reporting did not document confirmed casualties or material damage.
The event occurred amid continued seismic activity around Sarangani and Davao Occidental. Philippine seismological bulletins for the area have described earthquakes in this sequence as aftershocks of the powerful offshore Sarangani and Davao Occidental earthquakes in June. The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System classified this particular USGS/NEIC event as a green-level earthquake, indicating that significant humanitarian impacts were not expected. Magnitude and location estimates can be revised as agencies review seismic recordings.
- USGS recorded a magnitude 5.9 quake near Sarangani at 21:41 UTC on 5 August.
- The epicentre was about 32 km south-west of Sarangani at a depth of 10 km.
- Available assessments indicated no expectation of significant casualties or damage.