M4.3 Earthquake 28 km S of Sulangan, Philippines — August 1, 2026
2026-08-01 18:59:58 UTC (2026-08-01) · approx. 2:59 AM UTC+8 local
On August 1, 2026 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 28 km S of Sulangan, Philippines, at a depth of 41.1 km and coordinates 10.6831°, 125.8721°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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125.8721°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Sulangan, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 28 km S of Sulangan, Philippines on August 1, 2026 at 18:59 UTC had a depth of 41.1 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thhj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 1, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 28 km S of Sulangan, Philippines — August 1, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thhj/