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M4.9 Depth: 92.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 01:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 01:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). At around 93 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
92.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 01:14:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.38650, 125.15850
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.6 km
Intermediate
92.6 km
92.6 km — deeper than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 258 km away

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