Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:04 AM
2024-01-08 21:04 UTC · 4.729°, 126.041°
Magnitude
4.2 mb
Moderate
Depth
89 km
Intermediate
Energy
30 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
4.729°, 126.041°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
Mindanao
Felt widely; can cause minor damage to weak structures.
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 Moderate range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Cotabato Trench (~144 km away).
Area seismic-hazard score: 33/100 (moderate).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.