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M4.8 Depth: 110.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Marabut, Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 17:05:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Marabut, Samar (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. 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 M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
110.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 17:05:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Samar
City
Marabut
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.39410, 125.23130
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.6 km
Intermediate
110.6 km
110.6 km — deeper than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 109 km away

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