Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M4.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
eede74d11207e016794b7666a739e8a8566ef77f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 16:03:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.23000,
125.40000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
Felt reports
5felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 14, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
608
Country (24h)
Philippines
2