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M4.6 Depth: 77.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Dacap Sur, Pangasinan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:00:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Dacap Sur, Pangasinan (Philippines). At around 77 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
77.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 16:00:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Pangasinan
City
Dacap Sur
Village
Dacap Sur
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.23000, 119.81000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77 km
Intermediate
77 km
77 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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