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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 10:13:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines) on August 21, 2026 at 10:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 10:13:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Agusan del Norte
City
Petogo
Village
Petogo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.32000, 125.48000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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