M4.8 Depth: 186.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Malita, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 07:51:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 07:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Malita, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

186.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 07:51:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Davao Occidental

City

Malita

Village

Sangay

Source

isc

Coordinates

6.38900, 125.53300

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

186.9 km

186.9 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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