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M 4.8 earthquake - 70 km N of Claveria, Philippines

USGS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake located 70 km north of Claveria, Philippines at coordinates 19.2426, 121.0734 and depth 10 km. (Source published: 2026-09-22T00:08:04.893Z.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The source (USGS) records a seismic event with magnitude and precise coordinates/depth, making this a verified geophysical occurrence in the Philippines.

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