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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:52.054km) in Philippines 08/10/2026 08:07 UTC, 2.4 million in MMI>=IV.

On 10/8/2026 8:07:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 2.4 million in MMI>=IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:52.054km.

In plain language

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred deep underground in the Philippines on August 10, 2026. While many people felt the ground shake, this is considered a moderate event and officials are monitoring the area.

What is a earthquake? Earthquakes happen when large pieces of Earth's outer shell, called tectonic plates, suddenly slip past one another. This movement releases energy that travels through the ground as waves, causing the shaking we feel. Most earthquakes occur along faults, which are cracks where these giant plates meet and push against each other.

If you feel shaking, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy table until the movement stops.

Location
Philippines
Started
hu, 08 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-08 10:07
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
2405807

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-08 08:39
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:52.054km) in Philippines 08/10/2026 08:07 UTC, 2.4 million in MMI>=IV.โ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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