M 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 25 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred on October 10, 2026, at 08:49 UTC, centered 25 km east-northeast of Baganga in the Philippines, at a shallow depth of 10 km.
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This notice was issued by USGS on May 6, 2026 and geographically references Philippines. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 (mww) struck 25 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines, on October 10, 2026, at 08:49 UTC. The event occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 7.6333 latitude and 126.7818 longitude, approximately 25 km east-northeast of Baganga in the Philippines. At a depth of 10 km, this is considered a shallow earthquake, which can result in more intense shaking near the epicenter compared to deeper events.
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was reported as felt by 4 people, with a community decimal intensity (CDI) of 3.1 and a modified Mercalli intensity (MMI) of 5.267. There is no tsunami advisory, and the alert level is green.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings. Be prepared for possible aftershocks, and follow standard safety measures such as dropping to the ground, covering your head and neck, and holding on to a sturdy object if shaking occurs.
Source
This information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). For more details, visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000svp9
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