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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 21 km NE of Basco, Philippines

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 21 km NE of Basco, Philippines
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Magnitude4.7
Location21 km NE of Basco, Philippines
Depth17.322 km
Time (UTC)Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:25:22 GMT
Coordinates20.560, 122.144

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 21 km NE of Basco, Philippines on Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:25:22 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 17.322 kilometers, near 20.56, 122.14.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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