Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M4.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
8e41334cbf196c1d48a20e38e8e8632502e2ca8a
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 13:13:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.39000,
123.70000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 19, 2026, 1:19 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
591
Country (24h)
Philippines
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