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M4.9 Earthquake near Tagbina, Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-11-14 16:04:22 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On November 14, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Tagbina, Surigao del Sur (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

ID
77989e027e1dff5d630faf6af91a11681b6aa48b
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
154.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-14 16:04:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Sur
City
Tagbina
Village
Tagongon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.39960, 126.21120
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154.1 km
Intermediate
154.1 km
154.1 km — deeper than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 100 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 138 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

Surigao del Sur

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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