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M6.0 Depth: 73.3 km

M6.0 Earthquake near Putong, Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 06:09:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near Putong, Eastern Samar (Philippines) on May 4, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
73.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 06:09:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Eastern Samar
City
Putong
Village
Putong
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.77740, 125.37180
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.3 km
Intermediate
73.3 km
73.3 km — deeper than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Borongan19.9 kmS71'431
Catbalogan52.9 kmW107'896
Cebu City229.1 kmSW965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 95 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M5.92026-05-04 06:09:52 UTC18.3 kmCanlaray M3.22026-05-04 06:13:37 UTC4.3 kmEastern Samar M3.02026-05-04 23:53:01 UTC16.1 kmSulat M3.02026-05-07 19:37:57 UTC1.7 kmSulat M3.62026-05-08 16:11:33 UTC125.9 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.92026-05-09 13:21:14 UTC189.3 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.32026-05-10 23:36:25 UTC233.4 kmSurigao City M3.12026-05-11 07:26:58 UTC154.0 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.32026-05-11 15:16:18 UTC148.7 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.72026-05-13 16:35:26 UTC4.8 kmA-et M3.22026-05-14 20:19:31 UTC166.1 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.42026-05-14 21:33:38 UTC27.7 kmEastern Samar

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.9 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.973.3 km0.0 km
USGSM6.073.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#14
Earlier events M≥4251
Earlier events M≥574
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.22025-09-30 13:59:46 UTC151.4 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC139.0 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC134.0 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC148.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC151.4 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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