M4.8 earthquake - 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines on 2 Oct 2026, 15:10 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.