M4.3 Earthquake 26 km S of Maasim, Philippines — July 2, 2026
2026-07-02 18:13:24 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 2:13 AM UTC+8 local
On July 2, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 26 km S of Maasim, Philippines, at a depth of 59.3 km and coordinates 5.6221°, 124.9711°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.5 mainshock that occurred 6 days ago 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 27 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
124.9711°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Maasim, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 26 km S of Maasim, Philippines on July 2, 2026 at 18:13 UTC had a depth of 59.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.5 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.5 mainshock that occurred earlier 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t9p3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 2, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 26 km S of Maasim, Philippines — July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t9p3/