M4.5 earthquake — 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines on Oct 3, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 575 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 | 575.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.590, 122.930 |
| Time | Oct 3, 23:14 UTC |
| Location | 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzf7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 299 km | Oct 1, 05:34 UTC | 38 km WSW of Palimbang, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.