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M4.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Bualan, Lanao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 03:15:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Bualan, Lanao del Norte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 2 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 03:15:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Lanao del Norte
City
Bualan
Village
Bualan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.97000, 123.91000
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

  • Makaturing
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 128 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines

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