M4.2 earthquake - 221 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
1767 d ago · 15 Dec 2021, 06:09 UTC 221 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 221 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on 15 Dec 2021, 06:09 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Mati, about 263 km away in Davao Region, Philippines.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:29 UTC
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