M4.8 earthquake — 22 km ESE of Socorro, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 22 km ESE of Socorro, Philippines on Sep 15, 2026 at 02:03 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.533, 126.148 |
| Time | Sep 15, 02:03 UTC |
| Location | 22 km ESE of Socorro, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000thiw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 76 km | Sep 28, 08:16 UTC | 65 km E of Pilar, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.