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M5.4 Depth: 46.3 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 15:10:03 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Philippines on Jul 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines) · 2026-07-29 15:10:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 29, 2026 at 15:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
46.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 15:10:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.13840, 124.61380
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.3 km
Shallow
46.3 km
46.3 km — deeper than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 1'735'247
2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 95 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Virac46.5 kmNW75'135
Sorsogon77.6 kmSW187'670
Cebu City346.2 kmS965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Bulusan
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 180 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM3.7
M3.72026-07-29 17:46:30 UTC49.5 kmPhilippines

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
SERBIA_RSZM5.210.0 km36.4 km
GFZM5.110.0 km1.5 km
USGSM5.446.3 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.149.0 km23.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥430
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-17

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.32026-06-05 13:58:00 UTC82.7 kmSanto Domingo M5.32026-06-05 13:58:00 UTC72.5 kmLUZON, PHILIPPINES M5.32026-06-05 13:57:59 UTC76.2 kmLuzon, Philippines M5.12026-07-14 07:04:55 UTC141.8 kmClaveria M5.02025-05-29 18:35:15 UTC49.9 kmLuzon, Philippines

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