M4.2 earthquake — 21 km ENE of Lais, Philippines
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 21 km ENE of Lais, Philippines on Sep 23, 2026 at 14:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 150 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 150.3 km |
| Coordinates | 6.426, 125.822 |
| Time | Sep 23, 14:19 UTC |
| Location | 21 km ENE of Lais, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx3l |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 218 km | Sep 21, 23:48 UTC | 97 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.