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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Zambales (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 09:59:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Zambales (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 09:59:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Zambales
City
Zambales
Source
gfz
Coordinates
15.36000, 120.12000
Temperature
26.1°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 km)
Regional average: 30 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 97 km away

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