M4.0 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Wawa, Philippines — September 12, 2026
2026-09-12 15:00:26 UTC (2026-09-12) · approx. 11:00 PM UTC+8 local
On September 12, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 5 km SSW of Wawa, Philippines, at a depth of 158.5 km and coordinates 13.6885°, 121.0410°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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121.0410°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Wawa, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 5 km SSW of Wawa, Philippines on September 12, 2026 at 15:00 UTC had a depth of 158.5 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000th04). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Wawa, Philippines — September 12, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000th04/