Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 18

M 5.2 Earthquake

6h agoGlanPhilippinesSource: usgs

56 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Glan (approximately 98 km away) in Philippines, situated within the Philippine Mobile Belt, one of the most geologically active regions on Earth.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 62 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 41.6. The computed Calamity Score is 18 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (24). Data for this event was sourced from usgs, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Philippines has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value41.6
Calamity Score18 / 100
Confidence67%
Coordinates4.9407, 125.2447
Nearest CityGlan (98 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-07-11T17:49:31.928Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000szri

Score Breakdown

24
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.2
Depth61.682
Tsunamifalse
Sig416
Emsc Mag5.2
Emsc Depth-61.7
Emsc MagTypemb
Emsc RegionKEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA
Emsc AuthNEIC
Emsc SourceId2024629
MergedSources[{"id":"emsc_20260711_0000274","source":"emsc","severity":"medium","severityValue":41.6,"timestamp":1783792171928,"latitude":4.9407,"longitude":125.2447}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 18/100, near Glan (Philippines), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.