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M4.9 Earthquake — 43 km W of Palauig, Philippines

M4.9

15.4374°N, 119.5030°E

Started 5h ago

USGS data as of 06:45 UTC

Event Details

Typeearthquake

SeverityM4.9

Statusactive

Location15.4374°N, 119.5030°E

Started2026-09-28T00:54:43.108+00:00

Last Updated2026-09-28T06:45:35.027+00:00

Sourceusgs

Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov

Confidence1.00

Impact Zones

Catastrophic Impact Zone

Severe structural damage expected. Immediate danger to life.

2.8 km

Severe Impact Zone

Significant structural damage possible. Exercise extreme caution.

7.0 km

Moderate Impact Zone

Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.

14.1 km

Affected Zone

Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.

28.2 km

Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.

Impact Analysis

This event is outside the United States. Population and structure estimates come from US federal data, so none are shown rather than a US average applied abroad.

Historical Comparison

No comparable events in the catalogue near this location. The catalogue holds NOAA Storm Events from 1950, IBTrACS tracks from 1842 and NIFC perimeters from 1984.

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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.