Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:27 PM
2024-08-21 13:27 UTC · 3.351°, 122.623°
Magnitude
4.5 mb
Moderate
Depth
548 km
Deep
Energy
85 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
3.351°, 122.623°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
Celebes Sea
Felt widely; can cause minor damage to weak structures.
At 548 km this was a deep earthquake. Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
This event sits in the Moderate range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Cotabato Trench (~232 km away).
Area seismic-hazard score: 10/100 (low).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.