M4.6 earthquake — 17 km NNE of Santa Cruz, Philippines
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 17 km NNE of Santa Cruz, Philippines on Oct 9, 2026 at 09:17 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 | 13.221, 120.777 |
| Time | Oct 9, 09:17 UTC |
| Location | 17 km NNE of Santa Cruz, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000u14r |
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 | 207 km | Oct 2, 15:10 UTC | 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.