In the Philippine Sea 97 kilometer from General Santos, The Philippines, a significant Magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the night of Friday August 14th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, 31 kilometers (19 mi) off the coast of The Philippines, 97 kilometer south of General Santos in Soccsksargen. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 66 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Aug 14, 2026 02:39AM (Manila Time) - Aug 13, 2026 18:39 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 97 km south of General Santos, Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Coordinates 5°18'1"N 125°29'1"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 20 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.069 . |
| Depth: | 66 km (41 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 . Glan in Soccsksargen, The Philippines is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 66 kilometer (41 mi) south-east of Glan.
Major cities near this earthquake: General Santos is located 97 km to the north. Davao is located 198 km to the north. Budta is located 241 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 |
|---|---|
| 66 km (41 mi) NW from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 77 km (48 mi) N from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 92 km (57 mi) N from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 97 km (60 mi) N from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 111 km (69 mi) N from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 112 km (70 mi) NW from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 125 km (78 mi) N from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 129 km (80 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 134 km (83 mi) NW from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 139 km (86 mi) N from epicenter |
Santa Maria Davao, The Philippines. |
| 145 km (90 mi) NW from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 147 km (91 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 151 km (94 mi) NW from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 162 km (101 mi) N from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 166 km (103 mi) N from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 168 km (104 mi) N from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 175 km (109 mi) NW from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 177 km (110 mi) NW from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 179 km (111 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NW from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 187 km (116 mi) N from epicenter |
Lupon Davao, The Philippines. |
| 195 km (121 mi) N from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 198 km (123 mi) N from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 199 km (124 mi) N from epicenter |
Samal Davao, The Philippines. |
| 201 km (125 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 209 km (130 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 213 km (132 mi) N from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 224 km (139 mi) N from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 235 km (146 mi) NW from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 235 km (146 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 236 km (147 mi) N from epicenter |
Cabayangan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 238 km (148 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 241 km (150 mi) NW from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 241 km (150 mi) N from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 243 km (151 mi) NE from epicenter |
Manay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 251 km (156 mi) N from epicenter |
San Mariano Davao, The Philippines. |
| 254 km (158 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 257 km (160 mi) N from epicenter |
New Corella Davao, The Philippines. |
| 262 km (163 mi) N from epicenter |
Nabunturan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 266 km (165 mi) NW from epicenter |
Parang Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 270 km (168 mi) N from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 272 km (169 mi) N from epicenter |
Compostela Davao, The Philippines. |
| 274 km (170 mi) N from epicenter |
Quezon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 279 km (173 mi) N from epicenter |
Maramag Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 280 km (174 mi) N from epicenter |
Wao Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 287 km (178 mi) N from epicenter |
Monkayo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 287 km (178 mi) N from epicenter |
Dologon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 293 km (182 mi) N from epicenter |
NIA Valencia Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 3 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 3 people have reported shaking in 3 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:
- Padada, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Davao, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Koronadal, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
2 Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 2 smaller aftershocks occurred. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 7 hrs later 37 km (23 mi) west of this earthquake.
In the days before this main shock, 10 smaller foreshocks were detected. Roughly 4 hrs before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-4.4 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
3 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 03:08AM (Manila Time) | 27 km (17 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
3 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 04:07AM (Manila Time) | 39 km (24 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
3 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 12:31PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
2 days earlier Aug 11, 2026 07:29PM (Manila Time) | 52 km (32 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
2 days earlier Aug 12, 2026 03:00AM (Manila Time) | 95 km (59 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
2 days earlier Aug 12, 2026 12:13PM (Manila Time) | 74 km (46 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
1 day earlier Aug 13, 2026 01:14AM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
1 day earlier Aug 13, 2026 02:29AM (Manila Time) | 50 km (31 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
19 hrs earlier Aug 13, 2026 07:39AM (Manila Time) | 46 km (28 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
4 hrs earlier Aug 13, 2026 10:56PM (Manila Time) | 45 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.3 |
Aug 14, 2026 02:39AM (Manila Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
7 hrs later Aug 14, 2026 09:14AM (Manila Time) | 37 km (23 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
7 hrs later Aug 14, 2026 09:56AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) N from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
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. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since August 5th, 2026, when a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit 34 km (21 mi) further southwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 7th, 2026.
In total, 185 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.3 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
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 5.3. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 66 km (41 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 14/08/26 18:18 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000tkig
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260813_0000259
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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