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M4.5 Depth: 54.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:06:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on May 18, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
54.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:06:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.07900, 126.90250
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.2 km
Shallow
54.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 284 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Ragang
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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