In the Philippine Sea 128 kilometer from General Santos, The Philippines, a significant MAG-5.2 earthquake occurred in the evening of Tuesday September 1st, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, 63 kilometers (39 mi) off the coast of The Philippines, 128 kilometer south-east of General Santos in Soccsksargen. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 113 km.
| Date and Time: | Sep 1, 2026 09:22PM (Manila Time) - Sep 1, 2026 13:22 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 128 km SE of General Santos, Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Coordinates 5°5'45"N 125°43'22"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 18 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.073 . |
| Depth: | 113 km (70 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 at depths deeper than 100km are very unlikely to 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 99 kilometer (62 mi) south-east of Glan.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Davao is located 220 km to the north. General Santos is located 128 km to the northwest. Budta is located 274 km to the northwest.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 99 km (62 mi) NW from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 108 km (67 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 122 km (76 mi) NW from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 128 km (80 mi) NW from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 140 km (87 mi) N from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 145 km (90 mi) NW from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 147 km (91 mi) N from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 162 km (101 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 164 km (102 mi) N from epicenter |
Santa Maria Davao, The Philippines. |
| 168 km (104 mi) NW from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 179 km (111 mi) NW from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 184 km (114 mi) NW from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 188 km (117 mi) N from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 195 km (121 mi) N from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 196 km (122 mi) N from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 203 km (126 mi) N from epicenter |
Lupon Davao, The Philippines. |
| 207 km (129 mi) NW from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 211 km (131 mi) NW from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 212 km (132 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) N from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 220 km (137 mi) NW from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 220 km (137 mi) N from epicenter |
Samal Davao, The Philippines. |
| 220 km (137 mi) N from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 224 km (139 mi) N from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 242 km (150 mi) NW from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 244 km (152 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 246 km (153 mi) N from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 252 km (157 mi) N from epicenter |
Manay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 257 km (160 mi) N from epicenter |
Cabayangan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 262 km (163 mi) N from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 268 km (167 mi) NW from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 268 km (167 mi) NW from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 269 km (167 mi) N from epicenter |
San Mariano Davao, The Philippines. |
| 272 km (169 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 274 km (170 mi) NW from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 277 km (172 mi) N from epicenter |
New Corella Davao, The Philippines. |
| 281 km (175 mi) N from epicenter |
Nabunturan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 287 km (178 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 289 km (180 mi) N from epicenter |
Compostela Davao, The Philippines. |
| 298 km (185 mi) N from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 300 km (186 mi) NW from epicenter |
Parang Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 11 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 11 people have reported shaking in 6 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:
- Buayan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 5 people.
- Katangawan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 2 people.
- San Jose (Kiblawan, Davao del Sur), Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Balutakay, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Barra, Northern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
- Carpenter Hill, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
5 Aftershocks detected
Since this main shock, 5 smaller aftershocks were detected. At a distance of 77 km (48 mi) north of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 3 days later. It measured a magnitude of 3.3
In the days before this main shock, 6 smaller foreshocks were detected. Roughly 2 days before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-4.2 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
2 days earlier Aug 30, 2026 11:42AM (Manila Time) | 39 km (24 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
1 day earlier Aug 31, 2026 11:16AM (Manila Time) | 91 km (57 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
1 day earlier Aug 31, 2026 05:01PM (Manila Time) | 72 km (45 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
1 day earlier Aug 31, 2026 05:28PM (Manila Time) | 88 km (55 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
1 day earlier Aug 31, 2026 06:05PM (Manila Time) | 70 km (44 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
15 hrs earlier Sep 1, 2026 06:46AM (Manila Time) | 96 km (59 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
Sep 1, 2026 09:22PM (Manila Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
6 hrs later Sep 2, 2026 02:58AM (Manila Time) | 61 km (38 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Sep 3, 2026 05:12PM (Manila Time) | 95 km (59 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Sep 4, 2026 04:07AM (Manila Time) | 56 km (35 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
3 days later Sep 4, 2026 04:11PM (Manila Time) | 77 km (48 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
3 days later Sep 4, 2026 06:56PM (Manila Time) | 45 km (28 mi) S 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. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since August 13th, 2026, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 39 km (25 mi) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 7th, 2026.
In total, 189 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 19 days.
Tsunami very unlikely
For a serious tsunami to occur, earthquakes usually need to have a magnitude of at least 6.5 and occur at a shallow depth of maximum 100km. Neither are the case with this earthquake. However always 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. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 113 km (70 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 07/09/26 13:08 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000tdbr
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260901_0000178
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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