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

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.06520, 127.13040

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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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Nila

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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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