M4.9 earthquake — 14 km ESE of Union, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 14 km ESE of Union, Philippines on Aug 31, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 62.7 km |
| Coordinates | 9.699, 126.225 |
| Time | Aug 31, 04:04 UTC |
| Location | 14 km ESE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 33 km | Sep 22, 20:34 UTC | 46 km E of Union, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 238 km | Sep 16, 11:50 UTC | 64 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 270 km | Sep 22, 06:48 UTC | 19 km ENE of Nailong, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.