M4.0 earthquake — 10 km NW of Capalonga, Philippines
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 10 km NW of Capalonga, Philippines on Sep 12, 2026 at 15:00 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.405, 122.437 |
| Time | Sep 12, 15:00 UTC |
| Location | 10 km NW of Capalonga, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000th04 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.