Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:56 PM
2026-08-18 12:56 UTC · 5.160°, 125.510°
Magnitude
3.1 m
Light
Depth
83 km
Intermediate
Energy
674 kg of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
5.160°, 125.510°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
EMSC
Region
Mindanao
Often felt, but rarely causes damage.
At 83 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: Cotabato Trench (~68 km away).
Area seismic-hazard score: 39/100 (moderate).
Data from EMSC. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.