Strong M6.0 earthquake hits near Sarangani, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit 90 km (56 miles) SE of Sarangani, Philippines at 10:34 UTC on April 4, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 99.6 km (61.9 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 100 km (62 miles).
Epicenter of M6.0 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines on April 4, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 91 km (57 miles) SE of Sarangani (population 7 506), and 125 km (78 miles) SSE of Caburan (population 12 618), Philippines.
627 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking and 3 258 000 weak.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Selected cities exposed
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.0 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines – USGS – April 4, 2026
2 M6.0 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines – EMSC – April 4, 2026
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