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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 07:18:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on July 14, 2026 at 07:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 07:18:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
usgs
Coordinates
12.78460, 123.09670
Temperature
30.0°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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 262 km away

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