M4.7 earthquake — 10 km SE of Lamitan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 10 km SE of Lamitan, Philippines on Oct 16, 2026 at 12:18 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.027, 125.779 |
| Time | Oct 16, 12:18 UTC |
| Location | 10 km SE of Lamitan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2pp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 81 km | Oct 13, 15:21 UTC | 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 111 km | Oct 11, 02:35 UTC | 109 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 231 km | Oct 16, 09:13 UTC | 31 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.