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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Bogo, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 07:22:43 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Bogo on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Bogo, Cebu (Philippines) · 2026-04-06 07:22:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Bogo, Cebu (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 can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Philippines: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 07:22:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Bogo
Source
resif
Coordinates
11.02884, 124.11471
Temperature
29.9°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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bogo12.2 kmW23'562
Ormoc City53.8 kmE238'545
Cebu City82.9 kmS965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 72 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M5.52026-04-06 07:22:48 UTC15.1 kmLeyte, Philippines M3.12026-04-06 07:52:02 UTC13.2 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.02026-04-20 00:37:27 UTC57.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.02026-04-21 22:56:54 UTC22.0 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.22026-04-23 11:52:59 UTC125.6 kmPuntana M3.52026-04-29 01:04:08 UTC47.6 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.22026-04-29 11:34:29 UTC24.4 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.42026-05-02 15:38:35 UTC140.8 kmPadre Burgos M5.92026-05-04 06:09:43 UTC149.2 kmHinabangan M6.12026-05-04 06:09:43 UTC138.2 kmHinabangan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#33
Earlier events M≥4116
Earlier events M≥542
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.22025-09-30 13:59:46 UTC13.8 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC21.7 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC26.5 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC13.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC13.9 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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