M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 13:10:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Cebu (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Philippines: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-05 13:10:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Cebu

City

Cebu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.92000, 123.80000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)

Regional average: 29.7 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

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Biliran

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Camiguin

Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Mayon

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