M4.7 earthquake near Tandag, Caraga

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 6 km E of Cantilan, Philippines on 9 Aug 2017, 03:09 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 Tandag, about 34 km away in Caraga, Philippines.