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M4.8 Depth: 53.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 00:39:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 29, 2026 at 00:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
53.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 00:39:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.23640, 126.05290
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.6 km
Shallow
53.6 km
53.6 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 54 km away

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