M5.0 earthquake — 4 km NNE of Balangonan, Philippines
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 4 km NNE of Balangonan, Philippines on Jul 29, 2026 at 13:16 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 54.2 km |
| Coordinates | 5.616, 125.365 |
| Time | Jul 29, 13:16 UTC |
| Location | 4 km NNE of Balangonan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgmy |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 53 km | Jul 29, 13:23 UTC | 48 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 80 km | Jul 24, 19:06 UTC | 54 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 83 km | Jul 25, 06:46 UTC | 57 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.3 | 276 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.