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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-20 11:44:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 50 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 11:44:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.89880, 125.94470
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 169 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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