M4.2 Depth: 136.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 199 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:09:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 199 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on April 5, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
136.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:09:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.16150, 127.52330
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.8 km
Intermediate
136.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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