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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 23:19:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 23:19:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
gfz
Coordinates
6.46000, 123.81000
Temperature
28.3°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 (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 210 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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