M4.9 earthquake — 13 km SSE of Union, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 13 km SSE of Union, Philippines on Aug 31, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 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 | 83.9 km |
| Coordinates | 9.641, 126.136 |
| Time | Aug 31, 04:04 UTC |
| Location | 13 km SSE of Union, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000td2c |
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 | 44 km | Aug 29, 06:32 UTC | 29 km ENE of Pilar, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 104 km | Aug 25, 01:59 UTC | 61 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.