Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
Country overviewPhilippines
M4.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 19, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
01558453c9a65d28576c555eb5eb00d9e6b8c3e0
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 18:53:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.44250,
123.78370
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Melebingoy
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Matutum
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Makaturing
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Ragang
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Musuan
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Leonard Range
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
493
Country (24h)
Philippines
6
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