M4.4 earthquake - 33 km SSW of Basco, Philippines

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 33 km SSW of Basco, Philippines on 19 Mar 2024, 14:47 UTC at a depth of 11 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 Sanchez-Mira, about 190 km away in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.