Magnitude 4.5 earthquake in Philippine waters, 33 km S of Maasim, Sarangani — August 30, 2026

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 33 km S of Maasim, Sarangani at 8:08 PM Philippine time on August 30, 2026, at a depth of 37 km.

• Magnitude: M4.5
• Time: August 30, 2026, 8:08 PM PHT
• Depth: 37 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 33 km S of Maasim, Sarangani (5.56°N, 125.02°E)

Nearby earthquakes

The strongest other Philippine earthquakes within 100 km and 3 days before or after this one (up to five), including possible foreshocks and aftershocks.

• M4.6 Philippine waters, 36 km SE of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 34 km deep, 96 km away, August 28, 2026 2:43 AM PHT
• M4.2 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 39 km deep, 48 km away, August 28, 2026 4:22 PM PHT
• M3.8 12 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 21 km deep, 35 km away, August 30, 2026 11:42 AM PHT
• M3.9 5 km WNW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 4 km deep, 41 km away, August 31, 2026 6:05 PM PHT
• M3.3 17 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 30 km deep, 32 km away, September 2, 2026 2:58 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

Estimated intensity in the nearest towns, from the magnitude, depth and distance. These are estimates, not reports.

• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity IV (42 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• Kiamba, Sarangani: Intensity IV (60 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (64 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (64 km from the epicenter)
• T'Boli, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (64 km from the epicenter)
• General Santos City, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (66 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1098 km from the epicenter.