M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Albay (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 14:16:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 14:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Albay (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 14:16:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Albay

City

Albay

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.56000, 123.75000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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