M4.2 Earthquake 95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines — May 14, 2026
2026-05-14 23:33:05 UTC (2026-05-14) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC+8 local
On May 14, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 168.6 km and coordinates 4.5368°, 125.5105°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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125.5105°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on May 14, 2026 at 23:33 UTC had a depth of 168.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sza1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 14, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines — May 14, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sza1/