M4.4 Earthquake 167 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines — July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 22:10:51 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 6:10 AM UTC+8 local
On July 12, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 167 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 125.8 km and coordinates 3.9585°, 125.9229°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
125.9229°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 167 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines on July 12, 2026 at 22:10 UTC had a depth of 125.8 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szxx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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