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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Bogo, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 07:22:42 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Bogo on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Bogo, Cebu (Philippines) · 2026-04-06 07:22:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Bogo, Cebu (Philippines) on April 6, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 07:22:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Bogo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
11.05000, 124.12000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bogo12.5 kmW23'562
Ormoc City53.4 kmE238'545
Cebu City85.3 kmS965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 69 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M5.12026-04-06 07:22:43 UTC2.4 kmBogo M5.52026-04-06 07:22:48 UTC17.2 kmLeyte, Philippines M3.12026-04-06 07:52:02 UTC14.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.02026-04-20 00:37:27 UTC56.3 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.02026-04-21 22:56:54 UTC23.8 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.22026-04-23 11:52:59 UTC126.3 kmPuntana M3.52026-04-29 01:04:08 UTC48.5 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.22026-04-29 11:34:29 UTC26.0 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.42026-05-02 15:38:35 UTC142.1 kmPadre Burgos M5.92026-05-04 06:09:43 UTC147.5 kmHinabangan M6.12026-05-04 06:09:43 UTC136.4 kmHinabangan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#22
Earlier events M≥4114
Earlier events M≥540
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.22025-09-30 13:59:46 UTC11.4 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC20.4 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC25.0 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC11.6 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC11.4 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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