M4.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 08:05:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro (Philippines) on August 9, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 08:05:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Occidental Mindoro

City

Mamburao

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.15000, 120.53000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — close to the regional average (29.7 km)

Regional average: 29.7 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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