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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 01:15:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 16, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 01:15:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.61990, 121.37920

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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 104 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 105 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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