M4.8 earthquake — 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines on Oct 2, 2026 at 15:10 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.571, 119.459 |
| Time | Oct 2, 15:10 UTC |
| Location | 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz1q |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 96 km | Sep 28, 00:54 UTC | 43 km W of Palauig, Philippines |
| M4.8 | 198 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.