M4.9 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near San Isidro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 16:48:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near San Isidro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

105.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 16:48:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Surigao del Norte

City

San Isidro

Village

Tambacan

Source

gfz

Coordinates

9.92000, 126.04000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

105 km

105 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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