Reported by IRIS 168 days ago.
Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
IRIS reported: MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
IRIS recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 83 km.
The seismic region given by the source is MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES.
Nearby, since 16 March 2026
- March 16, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- March 16, 2026 · score 6 · 20.6 km
- August 10, 2026 · score 5 · 21.5 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including IRIS.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 8.8137, 126.2203 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-16T18:10:01.000Z |
| Source | https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/tools/event/12083025 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.5 |
| Depth | 83.18 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES |
| Gfz Mag | 4.64 |
| Gfz Depth | 72 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Mindanao, Philippines |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"gfz_gfz2026fgre","source":"gfz","severity":"low","severityValue":27.839999999999996,"timestamp":1773684600910,"latitude":8.886,"longitude":126.393}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, in Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines), based on data from iris. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 187 scientific monitoring sources.