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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 14 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-04-20 11:44:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 14 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 11:44:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.86630, 125.93450
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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    Distance: 169 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
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  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 346 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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