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M4.7 Depth: 78.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 15:07:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). At around 79 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
78.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 15:07:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.19680, 125.98270
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.9 km
Intermediate
78.9 km
78.9 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matutum
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 212 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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