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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines
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Magnitude4.8
Location18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines
Depth84.483 km
Time (UTC)Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:01:37 GMT
Coordinates5.428, 125.271
Felt reports1

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines on Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:01:37 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 84.483 kilometers, near 5.43, 125.27.

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

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