M4.6 earthquake — 3 km NW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines

An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 3 km NW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines on Sep 22, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 143 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 | 143.4 km |
| Coordinates | 15.108, 120.499 |
| Time | Sep 22, 16:59 UTC |
| Location | 3 km NW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty69 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.