M4.5 earthquake — 32 km E of Santiago, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 32 km E of Santiago, Philippines on Jul 15, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 88 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 87.7 km |
| Coordinates | 7.343, 126.866 |
| Time | Jul 15, 03:44 UTC |
| Location | 32 km E of Santiago, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000t276 |
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 | 38 km | Jul 27, 23:06 UTC | 23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 254 km | Jul 29, 13:16 UTC | 4 km NNE of Balangonan, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.