Disasters · Earthquake

M5.6 · Philippines

First tracked 5 August 2026 · Last updated 6 August 2026

M5.6

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

21,332

Population exposed

20 thousand in MMI V

Exposure detail

An M5.6 earthquake struck 32 km southwest of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 10 km. Fourteen felt reports were received and population-exposure modelling indicated approximately 21,332 people in the affected area. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed