M4.6 earthquake — 2 km S of Buenavista, Philippines
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 2 km S of Buenavista, Philippines on Sep 20, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 87 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 87.2 km |
| Coordinates | 9.095, 126.157 |
| Time | Sep 20, 15:37 UTC |
| Location | 2 km S of Buenavista, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000txlb |
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 | 78 km | Sep 22, 20:34 UTC | 46 km E of Union, Philippines |
| M4.2 | 299 km | Sep 23, 14:19 UTC | 21 km ENE of Lais, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.