M4.9 earthquake — 121 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 121 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on Sep 28, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 87 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 86.6 km |
| Coordinates | 5.652, 127.012 |
| Time | Sep 28, 15:01 UTC |
| Location | 121 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty5m |
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 | 129 km | Oct 5, 06:14 UTC | 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 140 km | Oct 7, 16:42 UTC | 34 km E of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.5 | 206 km | Oct 8, 08:07 UTC | 17 km SW of Burias, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.