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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 02:26:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 02:26:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.40000, 120.08000
Temperature
29.3°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 (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taal
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 154 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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