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M4.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 10:23:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 20, 2026 at 10:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 10:23:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.78000, 121.85000
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 86 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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