Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 12:47 AM
2026-08-15 16:47 UTC · 38.665°, 73.712°
Magnitude
4.0 mb
Moderate
Depth
105 km
Intermediate
Energy
15 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
38.665°, 73.712°
Felt reports
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Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
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Felt widely; can cause minor damage to weak structures.
At 105 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Moderate range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Manila Trench (~4668 km away). Last major event: 1934 Manila Trench Earthquake.
Area seismic-hazard score: 8/100 (low).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.