M4.7 earthquake — 14 km ESE of Lamitan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 14 km ESE 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 | 6.054, 125.828 |
| Time | Oct 16, 12:18 UTC |
| Location | 14 km ESE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 116 km | Nov 6, 06:28 UTC | 41 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 228 km | Nov 4, 07:40 UTC | 207 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.