M4.9 earthquake near Catbalogan, Eastern Visayas

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 6 km WSW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines on 24 Feb 2024, 18:47 UTC at a depth of 75 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 Catbalogan, about 30 km away in Eastern Visayas, Philippines.