4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 192 km SSE of Sarangani, PhilippinesAugust 25, 2026

2026-08-25 19:16:11 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:16 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time19:16 UTC3:16 AM UTC+8
Depth386.4 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates3.693°, 125.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 25, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 386.4 km and coordinates 3.6930°, 125.8069°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 3.69°, 125.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
386.4 km
deep-focus
Location
3.6930°N
125.8069°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tbtj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
118.0°
Min Station Distance
3.362°
RMS Residual
0.83 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-25 19:56:50 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines on August 25, 2026 at 19:16 UTC had a depth of 386.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tbtj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 192 km SSE of Sarangani, PhilippinesAugust 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tbtj/