M 4.8 - 9 km NNE of Santa Monica, Philippines

December 30, 2017 at 01:24:07 UTC

Depth: 38.60 km (Shallow)

M 4.8

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

5

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.8 mb
Depth38.60 km (Shallow)
Location10.0928N, 126.0759E
Community IntensityIV (Light)
Felt Reports (DYFI)5 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance357 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.8 mean?

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 38.60 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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