M4.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:26:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:26:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.06520, 127.13040
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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