M4.6 earthquake — 126 km NNE of Basco, Philippines
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 126 km NNE of Basco, Philippines on Aug 26, 2026 at 09:51 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.537, 122.327 |
| Time | Aug 26, 09:51 UTC |
| Location | 126 km NNE of Basco, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000tby1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 142 km | Aug 25, 07:00 UTC | 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.