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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 18:43:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on August 27, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 18:43:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Jose Abad Santos
Village
Mangile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
6.01570, 125.65360
Temperature
17.4°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 (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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 183 km away

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