Strong M6.0 earthquake strikes southeast of Sarangani, Philippines on April 4, 2026
An earthquake measuring M6.0 was registered at 10:34 UTC on April 4, 2026, approximately 90 km (56 miles) southeast of Sarangani, Philippines. The quake occurred at a depth of 99.6 km (61.9 miles), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was located at coordinates 126.1°E, 4.9°N, placing it offshore in the Celebes Sea, southeast of the Sarangani region of Mindanao, Philippines. Sarangani and surrounding coastal areas are the closest populated regions to this intermediate-depth event.
Given the offshore location near southeastern Mindanao, the region may have marine transport routes, fisheries, and energy infrastructure in proximity, though specific facilities are not detailed in the available data.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 554 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The southern Philippines region is seismically active due to the presence of the complex interaction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate, with numerous offshore and inland faults contributing to frequent earthquakes in Mindanao and the surrounding seas.
This information was last updated at 10:48 UTC on April 4, 2026.