Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Philippines
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M4.7 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 24, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 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 USGS. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
b53c7ccbf6ebf8641fa942793368f2f5c43c936a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 11:48:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.80500,
122.08720
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 172 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
660
Country (24h)
Philippines
6
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