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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Luzon, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-04-15 10:40:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Luzon, Philippines on April 15, 2026 at 10:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 10:40:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
14.98000, 122.26000
Temperature
27.6°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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