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M4.9 Depth: 116.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nagubat, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 06:47:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Nagubat, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
116.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 06:47:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
Nagubat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.65240, 125.71630
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.7 km
Intermediate
116.7 km
116.7 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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  • Cabalían
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 210 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 245 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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