M4.2 Depth: 42.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-29 19:07:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 19:07:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.85000, 125.70000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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

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