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M4.9 Depth: 83.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 04:04:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines) on August 31, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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
83.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 04:04:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
General Luna
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.64080, 126.13620
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.9 km
Intermediate
83.9 km
83.9 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 66 km away

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