Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
On January 7, 2026 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS