M5.0 Depth: 103.9 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Abuyog, Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 16:46:49 UTC Local time:
M5.0 earthquake near Abuyog on Jul 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Abuyog, Leyte (Philippines) · 2026-07-09 16:46:49 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Abuyog, Leyte (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
103.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 16:46:49 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.80940, 125.17900
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.9 km
Intermediate
103.9 km
103.9 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 116 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Abuyog19.6 kmW15'632
Tacloban City51.9 kmN259'353
Cebu City151.1 kmW965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
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  • Biliran
    Distance: 106 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
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  • Kanlaon
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  • Bulusan
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  • Mayon
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.0103.9 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.1157.2 km19.2 km
GFZM5.1157.0 km19.2 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#55
Earlier events M≥4200
Earlier events M≥565
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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