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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 04:44:09 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Kitcharao on Aug 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte (Philippines) · 2026-08-22 04:44:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 04:44:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Agusan del Norte
City
Kitcharao
Village
Jaliobong
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.39810, 125.58050
Temperature
27.3°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 (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.7

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 133 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Cabadbaran31.0 kmS31'114
Butuan50.1 kmS309'709
Cagayan de Oro144.5 kmSW741'617

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 178 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM3.5
M3.52026-08-22 05:24:27 UTC15.3 kmMagdagooc

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.0.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.010.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.010.0 km0.0 km
GFZM4.984.0 km23.1 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#48
Earlier events M≥4187
Earlier events M≥558
Compared since2025-01-07

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-10-16 23:03:15 UTC70.3 km0 km WSW of Union, Philippines M6.12025-10-16 23:03:16 UTC70.3 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M6.12025-10-16 23:03:09 UTC73.9 kmMindanao, Philippines M6.12025-10-11 14:33:00 UTC101.0 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M6.12025-10-11 14:32:59 UTC117.7 kmPhilippines [Sea]

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