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M4.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:38:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 23:38:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.10000, 125.33000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Karangetang
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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