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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 02:21:23 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Philippines on Jul 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines) · 2026-07-04 02:21:23 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 4, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 02:21:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.42900, 125.18080
Temperature
26.2°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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

Estimated impact

3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 254 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Glan39.6 kmNW24'256
General Santos69.1 kmNW722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 255 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Ragang
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8
M4.82026-07-04 04:26:27 UTC1.3 kmPhilippines

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.0 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM4.08.0 km33.7 km
USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km
GFZM4.810.0 km38.7 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#140
Earlier events M≥4455
Earlier events M≥5169
Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M8.02026-06-07 23:37:40 UTC42.3 km26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines M7.92026-06-07 23:37:46 UTC33.6 kmGlan M7.92026-06-07 23:37:43 UTC29.8 kmPhilippines [Sea] M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC26.9 kmMindanao, Philippines M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC42.0 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

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