M4.4 Earthquake 42 km W of Catuday, Philippines — June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 18:22:16 UTC (2026-06-28) · approx. 2:22 AM UTC+8 local
On June 28, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 42 km W of Catuday, Philippines, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.3398°, 119.4094°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 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 5.0 mainshock that occurred 21 days ago 66 km WNW of Catuday, Philippines. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 16 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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119.4094°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Catuday, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 42 km W of Catuday, Philippines on June 28, 2026 at 18:22 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 66 km WNW of Catuday, Philippines. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tagy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 28, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 42 km W of Catuday, Philippines — June 28, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tagy/