M5.2 Earthquake 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines — October 21, 2026
2026-10-21 08:37:41 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:37 PM UTC+8 local
On October 21, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.0297°, 125.5898°. This earthquake was detected by 65 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Philippines, a region characterized by the Manila Trench and Philippine Trench subduction systems, where the Philippine Sea Plate overrides the Eurasian Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Philippine Fault. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
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125.5898°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Cabatuan, Philippines?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines on October 21, 2026 at 08:37 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.0297°, 125.5898°, which is 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Has Philippines had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Philippines was the M8.0 Mindanao earthquake of August 17, 1976. Today's magnitude 5.2 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u3t6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u3t6/