Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
2026-08-16 00:18 UTC · 6.854°, -73.035°
Magnitude
4.2 mb
Moderate
Depth
148 km
Intermediate
Energy
30 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
6.854°, -73.035°
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 148 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 (~16773 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.