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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 04:22:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 04:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 04:22:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cagayan
City
Calayan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.15130, 121.32400
Temperature
28.7°C

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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 (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 126 km away

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