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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:47:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on May 19, 2026 at 11:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:47:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.78000, 123.04000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iriga
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 214 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 221 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

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