Earthquakes in the Philippines — September 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during September 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 87 km.
The month's largest event in the Philippines was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines on 01 September 2026 at 13:22 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the the Philippines monthly average of 33 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 51 recorded the previous month.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 04 September, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Sarangani, Philippines on 01 September at 121 km; M5.0 near Sarangani, Philippines on 09 September at 10 km; M4.7 near Cabangan, Philippines on 04 September at 61 km.
That is 88% below the 33 events the Philippines averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Philippines, September 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Sarangani, Philippines | 120.8 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Sarangani, Philippines | 10.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Cabangan, Philippines | 61.3 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Cabcaben, Philippines | 156.1 | Philippines | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Philippines in September 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during September 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Philippines in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Sarangani, Philippines on 01 September 2026.
Other months in the Philippines
Magnitudes for September 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.