M4.9 earthquake — 40 km W of Palauig, Philippines
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 40 km W of Palauig, Philippines on Sep 28, 2026 at 00:54 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.408, 119.525 |
| Time | Sep 28, 00:54 UTC |
| Location | 40 km W of Palauig, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty1l |
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 | 93 km | Oct 2, 15:10 UTC | 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 277 km | Sep 30, 01:34 UTC | 18 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.