M4.6 earthquake — 72 km N of Claveria, Philippines
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 72 km N of Claveria, Philippines on Jul 17, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 37.6 km |
| Coordinates | 19.264, 121.046 |
| Time | Jul 17, 09:40 UTC |
| Location | 72 km N of Claveria, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us7000t19a |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.