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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 03:42:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on August 1, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 03:42:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.63520, 124.92580
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 272 km away

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