Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1761499 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-09-30 20:08:51 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-09-30 12:08:51 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-09-30 20:14:36 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 533 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Great depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - West |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Administration area | Soccsksargen |
| Nearest settlement | Palimbang |
| Distance | 163 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Celebes Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.