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M4.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 18:10:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 17, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 18:10:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, 122.99000
Temperature
28.8°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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    Distance: 216 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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