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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 13:48:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 21, 2026 at 13:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 13:48:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.01930, 122.67350
Temperature
28.0°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 (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 256 km away

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