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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 12:01:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on April 18, 2026 at 12:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 12:01:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.02540, 122.28400
Temperature
27.9°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 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banahaw
    Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 146 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 179 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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