M4.9 earthquake near Lake Sebu, Soccsksargen
1243 d ago · 23 May 2023, 17:04 UTC 26 km SSW of Tambilil, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 26 km SSW of Tambilil, Philippines on 23 May 2023, 17:04 UTC at a depth of 71 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Lake Sebu, about 55 km away in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:03 UTC
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