M5.0 earthquake near Hinatuan, Caraga
1046 d ago · 5 Dec 2023, 12:42 UTC 38 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 38 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines on 5 Dec 2023, 12:42 UTC at a depth of 78 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Hinatuan, about 39 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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