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M4.8 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Leyte, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-04-20 11:44:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Leyte, Philippines. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 11:44:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
10.85000, 125.89000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 166 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 343 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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