M4.7 earthquake near Virac, Bicol Region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 49 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines on 8 Aug 2023, 02:40 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 Virac, about 67 km away in Bicol Region, Philippines.