M4.3 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Santa Clara, Philippines — July 24, 2026
2026-07-24 05:19:32 UTC (2026-07-24) · approx. 1:19 PM UTC+8 local
On July 24, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 4 km ESE of Santa Clara, Philippines, at a depth of 195.7 km and coordinates 13.7448°, 121.1009°.
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.
Earthquake Details
121.1009°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Santa Clara, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 4 km ESE of Santa Clara, Philippines on July 24, 2026 at 05:19 UTC had a depth of 195.7 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgpw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 24, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Santa Clara, Philippines — July 24, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgpw/