M4.3 Earthquake 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines — July 21, 2026
2026-07-21 20:33:45 UTC (2026-07-21) · approx. 4:33 AM UTC+8 local
On July 21, 2026 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines, at a depth of 78.6 km and coordinates 8.6313°, 126.3706°.
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.
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126.3706°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Gamut, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines on July 21, 2026 at 20:33 UTC had a depth of 78.6 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.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tg4h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 21, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines — July 21, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tg4h/