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M4.7 Depth: 79.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 02:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Surigao del Norte (Philippines) on May 20, 2026 at 02:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.6 km
Intermediate
79.6 km
79.6 km — deeper than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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