Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:04 PM
2024-01-15 14:04 UTC · 4.343°, 125.701°
Magnitude
5.0 mb
Strong
Depth
89 km
Intermediate
Energy
477 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
4.343°, 125.701°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
Celebes Sea
Can cause damage to buildings and infrastructure near the epicentre.
At 89 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Strong range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Cotabato Trench (~150 km away).
Area seismic-hazard score: 26/100 (moderate).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.