M4.9 earthquake — 1 km WSW of Butulan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 1 km WSW of Butulan, Philippines on Oct 28, 2026 at 12:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.607, 125.418 |
| Time | Oct 28, 12:14 UTC |
| Location | 1 km WSW of Butulan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttnq |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 8 km | Oct 27, 23:43 UTC | 7 km N of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M5.2 | 12 km | Oct 28, 01:11 UTC | 6 km NW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 51 km | Oct 28, 09:32 UTC | 29 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.5 | 124 km | Oct 26, 20:41 UTC | 89 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M4.5 | 202 km | Oct 23, 09:09 UTC | 18 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.