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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 22:10:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines) on May 13, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 22:10:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cagayan
City
Calayan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
19.09000, 121.26000
Temperature
28.0°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

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