M4.5 earthquake — 18 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 18 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines on Oct 23, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 591 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 591.3 km |
| Coordinates | 6.568, 123.868 |
| Time | Oct 23, 09:09 UTC |
| Location | 18 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4b3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 186 km | Oct 20, 12:32 UTC | 26 km WSW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 220 km | Oct 16, 12:18 UTC | 10 km SE of Lamitan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.