M4.2 earthquake near Mercedes, Bicol Region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 15 km ENE of Mercedes, Philippines on 27 Jul 2023, 16:57 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 Mercedes, about 15 km away in Bicol Region, Philippines.