M4.5 earthquake — 40 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 40 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines on Jul 31, 2026 at 23:36 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 | 10.743, 126.145 |
| Time | Jul 31, 23:36 UTC |
| Location | 40 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000thcu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 57 km | Jul 29, 00:39 UTC | 23 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.