A significant M5.2 aftershock struck in the Philippine Sea 113 kilometer from General Santos, The Philippines around noon of Wednesday August 5th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, 48 kilometers (30 mi) off the coast of The Philippines, 113 kilometer south of General Santos in Soccsksargen. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 35 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Aug 5, 2026 12:25PM (Manila Time) - Aug 5, 2026 04:25 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 113 km south of General Santos, Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Coordinates 5°7'39"N 125°24'43"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 65 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.071 . |
| Depth: | 35 km (22 mi) A quite shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in The Philippines . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Glan in Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Glan is located 81 kilometer (50 mi) south of the epicenter.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. General Santos is located 113 km to the north. Davao is located 217 km to the north. Budta is located 255 km to the northwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 81 km (50 mi) N from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 95 km (59 mi) N from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 109 km (68 mi) N from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 113 km (70 mi) N from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 128 km (80 mi) N from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 129 km (80 mi) N from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 144 km (89 mi) N from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 145 km (90 mi) NW from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 145 km (90 mi) N from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 157 km (98 mi) NW from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 159 km (99 mi) N from epicenter |
Santa Maria Davao, The Philippines. |
| 160 km (99 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 165 km (103 mi) NW from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 180 km (112 mi) N from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 184 km (114 mi) N from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 186 km (116 mi) N from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 189 km (117 mi) NW from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 190 km (118 mi) N from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 192 km (119 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 198 km (123 mi) NW from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 208 km (129 mi) N from epicenter |
Lupon Davao, The Philippines. |
| 212 km (132 mi) N from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 217 km (135 mi) N from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 219 km (136 mi) N from epicenter |
Samal Davao, The Philippines. |
| 221 km (137 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 222 km (138 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 229 km (142 mi) N from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 244 km (152 mi) N from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 249 km (155 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 249 km (155 mi) NW from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 251 km (156 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 255 km (158 mi) NW from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 256 km (159 mi) N from epicenter |
Cabayangan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 262 km (163 mi) N from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 263 km (163 mi) NE from epicenter |
Manay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 266 km (165 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 272 km (169 mi) N from epicenter |
San Mariano Davao, The Philippines. |
| 277 km (172 mi) N from epicenter |
New Corella Davao, The Philippines. |
| 280 km (174 mi) NW from epicenter |
Parang Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 283 km (176 mi) N from epicenter |
Nabunturan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 287 km (178 mi) N from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 291 km (181 mi) N from epicenter |
Quezon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 293 km (182 mi) N from epicenter |
Compostela Davao, The Philippines. |
| 296 km (184 mi) N from epicenter |
Wao Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 297 km (185 mi) N from epicenter |
Maramag Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 7 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 7 people have reported shaking in 4 places, all within Philippines.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Glan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 2 people.
- Buayan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 2 people.
- Katangawan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 2 people.
- Malbang, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
This is likely an aftershock
This earthquake is likely an aftershock of the MAG-6.3 earthquake that struck 11 mins earlier. That main earthquake hit 16 km (10 mi) west of the epicenter of this MAG-5.2 aftershock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
3 days earlier Aug 2, 2026 02:53PM (Manila Time) | 57 km (35 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
3 days earlier Aug 2, 2026 06:59PM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.5 |
2 days earlier Aug 3, 2026 06:48AM (Manila Time) | 30 km (18 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.9 |
2 days earlier Aug 3, 2026 10:53PM (Manila Time) | 59 km (37 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
1 day earlier Aug 4, 2026 02:41AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
1 day earlier Aug 4, 2026 02:47AM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
12 hrs earlier Aug 5, 2026 12:39AM (Manila Time) | 66 km (41 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock | M 6.3 |
Aug 5, 2026 12:14PM (Manila Time) | - |
| Aftershock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
11 mins later Aug 5, 2026 12:25PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
20 mins later Aug 5, 2026 12:34PM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
33 mins later Aug 5, 2026 12:47PM (Manila Time) | 31 km (19 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
43 mins later Aug 5, 2026 12:56PM (Manila Time) | 71 km (44 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
59 mins later Aug 5, 2026 01:13PM (Manila Time) | 14 km (9 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 01:49PM (Manila Time) | 78 km (49 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 01:53PM (Manila Time) | 97 km (60 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 01:57PM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 01:57PM (Manila Time) | 67 km (42 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 01:59PM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 02:36PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
2 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 02:41PM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
3 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 03:02PM (Manila Time) | 30 km (19 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
3 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 03:13PM (Manila Time) | 29 km (18 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 03:48PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:08PM (Manila Time) | 37 km (23 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:14PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:17PM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:19PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:31PM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
5 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 05:38PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
6 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 06:09PM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
6 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 06:17PM (Manila Time) | 12 km (8 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
7 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 06:52PM (Manila Time) | 22 km (13 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
7 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 07:13PM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
7 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 07:23PM (Manila Time) | 4 km (2.4 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
8 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 08:29PM (Manila Time) | 39 km (24 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
9 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 08:54PM (Manila Time) | 81 km (50 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
9 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 09:14PM (Manila Time) | 14 km (9 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
10 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 10:22PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
10 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 10:40PM (Manila Time) | 45 km (28 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
11 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 10:53PM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
11 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 10:57PM (Manila Time) | 2.1 km (1.3 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
11 hrs later Aug 5, 2026 11:17PM (Manila Time) | 40 km (25 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
12 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 12:13AM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
12 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 12:17AM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
12 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 12:23AM (Manila Time) | 42 km (26 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
12 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 12:30AM (Manila Time) | 38 km (24 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
12 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 12:42AM (Manila Time) | 14 km (9 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
13 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 01:05AM (Manila Time) | 38 km (24 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
13 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 01:19AM (Manila Time) | 43 km (26 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
14 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 02:26AM (Manila Time) | 77 km (48 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
15 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 03:04AM (Manila Time) | 17 km (11 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
15 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 03:22AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
15 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 03:26AM (Manila Time) | 14 km (8 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
16 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 03:50AM (Manila Time) | 99 km (62 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
16 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 04:04AM (Manila Time) | 57 km (35 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
16 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 04:18AM (Manila Time) | 38 km (23 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.9 |
17 hrs later Aug 6, 2026 05:41AM (Manila Time) | 0.8 km (0.5 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. In total, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 20 days.
Low tsunami risk
DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 35 km (22 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 05/08/26 22:08 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000ti71
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260805_0000069
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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