20 May 2026, 02:26 UTC · May 19, 10:26 PM ET

M4.7 earthquake 10 km W of San Benito, Philippines

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 10 km W of San Benito, Philippines at May 19, 10:26 PM ET, 88 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 2 people reported feeling it.

M4.7 10 km W of San Benito, PhilippinesM4.9 15 km WSW of Parang, PhilippinesM4.9 14 km ESE of Union, PhilippinesM4.9 6 km NE of Pilar, PhilippinesM4.9 25 km N of Santa Monica, PhilippinesM4.9 45 km ENE of Santa Monica, PhilippinesM5.0 5 km NNE of Bangonay, PhilippinesM5.0 0 km NNE of Dinagat, PhilippinesM5.0 31 km E of Cortes, PhilippinesM5.1 11 km S of Cantapoy, PhilippinesM5.2 14 km WSW of Jabonga, PhilippinesM5.5 10 km E of Cortes, PhilippinesM6.0 3 km N of Union, Philippines
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.7 mb
Time20 May 2026, 02:26 UTC
Location9.970°, 125.910° – 10 km W of San Benito, Philippines
Depth87.7 km
Felt reports2
USGS eventus6000syw0
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
6.03 km N of Union, Philippines · PAGER greenOct 16, 7:03 PM
365 d ago
32 km28 reports
5.510 km E of Cortes, Philippines · PAGER greenMay 24, 12:48 PM
145 d ago
34 km11 reports
5.214 km WSW of Jabonga, PhilippinesAug 21, 5:12 AM
57 d ago
10 km5 reports
5.111 km S of Cantapoy, PhilippinesAug 21, 5:22 AM
57 d ago
10 km1 report
5.05 km NNE of Bangonay, PhilippinesAug 22, 12:44 AM
56 d ago
10 km2 reports
5.00 km NNE of Dinagat, PhilippinesFeb 5, 1:15 PM
253 d ago
163 km–
5.031 km E of Cortes, PhilippinesFeb 4, 2:11 AM
255 d ago
26 km–
4.915 km WSW of Parang, PhilippinesSep 16, 2:11 PM
30 d ago
125 km–
4.914 km ESE of Union, PhilippinesAug 31, 12:04 AM
47 d ago
63 km2 reports
4.96 km NE of Pilar, PhilippinesAug 29, 2:32 AM
49 d ago
51 km3 reports
4.925 km N of Santa Monica, PhilippinesJul 28, 8:39 PM
80 d ago
52 km1 report
4.945 km ENE of Santa Monica, PhilippinesOct 7, 12:55 AM
375 d ago
43 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 10 km W of San Benito, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 4.7 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 88 km.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.1.

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M5.5.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M4.7 earthquake 10 km W of San Benito, Philippines