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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 19:47:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on July 14, 2026 at 19:47 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 19:47:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Jose Abad Santos
Village
Buguis
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.98000, 125.70000
Temperature
17.0°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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