M4.5 earthquake — 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines on Oct 20, 2026 at 12:32 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.514, 125.050 |
| Time | Oct 20, 12:32 UTC |
| Location | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3ln |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 24 km | Nov 6, 06:28 UTC | 41 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 203 km | Nov 7, 23:25 UTC | 41 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.