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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 12:01:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on April 18, 2026 at 12:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 12:01:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
gfz
Coordinates
15.19000, 122.52000
Temperature
27.9°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 (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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  • Taal
    Distance: 210 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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