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M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 00:54:02 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Philippines on Jul 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines) · 2026-07-13 00:54:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 13, 2026 at 00:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 00:54:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
12.79210, 123.04360
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 3'375'426
V 42'786
4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 267 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Romblon76.3 kmW15'316
Iriga City88.6 kmNE115'306
Calamba249.5 kmNW575'046

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iriga
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 215 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 221 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours11
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M3.92026-07-13 01:00:40 UTC11.4 kmClaveria M3.42026-07-13 03:30:22 UTC6.1 kmPhilippines M3.72026-07-13 05:16:17 UTC19.6 kmClaveria M3.12026-07-13 09:12:50 UTC5.1 kmClaveria M3.72026-07-13 12:30:51 UTC6.6 kmClaveria M4.22026-07-14 01:03:14 UTC5.8 kmClaveria M3.12026-07-14 04:17:58 UTC11.6 kmClaveria M5.52026-07-14 07:04:54 UTC21.0 kmClaveria M5.22026-07-14 07:04:56 UTC20.6 kmPhilippines M3.12026-07-14 07:35:01 UTC4.0 kmClaveria M3.52026-07-14 08:41:02 UTC1.0 kmClaveria

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.410.0 km0.0 km
INGVM5.614.8 km14.8 km
EMSCM5.121.0 km11.1 km
GFZM5.196.0 km9.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥428
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-17

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.32026-06-05 13:58:00 UTC108.3 kmSanto Domingo M5.32026-06-05 13:58:00 UTC118.4 kmLUZON, PHILIPPINES M5.32026-06-05 13:57:59 UTC113.9 kmLuzon, Philippines M5.02025-05-29 18:35:15 UTC141.1 kmLuzon, Philippines M5.02025-02-15 00:28:58 UTC5.1 km30 km W of Mabiton, Philippines

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