M4.9 Earthquake 200 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines — November 27, 2025
2025-11-27 12:31:13 UTC (2025-11-27) · approx. 8:31 PM UTC+8 local
On November 27, 2025 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 200 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 26.7 km and coordinates 4.0695°, 126.6845°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Philippines, a region characterized by the Manila Trench and Philippine Trench subduction systems, where the Philippine Sea Plate overrides the Eurasian Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Philippine Fault. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
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126.6845°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 200 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on November 27, 2025 at 12:31 UTC had a depth of 26.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.0695°, 126.6845°, which is 200 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Philippines had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Philippines was the M8.0 Mindanao earthquake of August 17, 1976. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000re52). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 27, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 200 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines — November 27, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000re52/