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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Asin, Benguet (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 06:33:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 06:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Asin, Benguet (Philippines). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 06:33:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Benguet
City
Asin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.43000, 120.50000
Temperature
24.3°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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 28 km away

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