International Disaster and Emergency Monitoring Center

Preliminary earthquake data and analysis


Earthquake Report
Base data
Event ID 1584103
Event time 2026-02-27 16:23:51 (UTC)
Local time 2026-02-27 08:23:51 - [It was morning in the affected area.]
Last update 2026-02-27 17:05:54 (UTC)
Magnitude 4.6
Depth 76.732 km
Class Light
Hypocenter Medium deep
Mercalli scale 4
Possible effects Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock.
Data status reviewed
Data provider USGS

Location
Continent Pacific Ocean - West
Country Philippines
Administration area Caraga
Nearest settlement La Paz
Distance 3 km
Course SSE
Surface type underground quake



Risk Analisys
Nearest nuclear power plants
There is no known nuclear power plant nearby.
Nearest marine ports
Hinatuan (66,27 km), Hinatuan (66,27 km), Mangagoy (80,83 km), Mangagoy (80,83 km), Butuan City (81,70 km)
Nearest airports
Tandag Airport (16,70 km), Tandag Airport (16,70 km), Bislig Airport (85,00 km), Bislig Airport (85,00 km), Bancasi Airport (87,69 km)
Nearest volcanoes
Paco-Maniayao volcano (108,42 km), Balatukan volcano (144,16 km)
Quick Analysis