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M4.8 Depth: 116.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 14:29:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Surigao del Norte (Philippines). At around 116 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116 km
Intermediate
116 km
116 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

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