Update: Sept. 1 – 5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Sarangani, Philippines

Published Sep 2, 2026

SARANGANI, SOCCSKSARGEN — A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted near Sarangani on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor shook at 13:22 UTC (21:22 local time), with its epicenter approximately 44 km southeast of Sarangani and a depth of 113 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 11 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt weak to light shaking. Several residents reported experiencing the quake in Katangawan and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey