M4.8 earthquake — 23 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 23 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines on Jul 29, 2026 at 00:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 54 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 | 53.6 km |
| Coordinates | 10.236, 126.053 |
| Time | Jul 29, 00:39 UTC |
| Location | 23 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgjc |
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 | 295 km | Jul 27, 23:06 UTC | 23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.