Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake - South China Sea, 60 km southwest of Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines, on Friday, 29 Jan 2021 1:12 pm (GMT +8) -
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Moderate magnitude 4.9 earthquake at 10 km depth
29 Jan 05:25 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 13 minutes.
Update Fri, 29 Jan 2021, 05:30
Moderate 4.9 quake hits near Batangas City, Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines4.9 quake 29 Jan 1:12 pm (GMT +8)
A shallow magnitude 4.9 earthquake was reported around noon near Batangas City, Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Friday 29 January 2021 at 1:12 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 4.9 earthquake as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 4.9.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
In Paluan (pop. 4,500) located 16 km from the epicenter, and Mamburao (pop. 23,900) 33 km away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Balayan (pop. 50,100) located 50 km from the epicenter, Balayan (pop. 50,100) 50 km away, Batangas City (pop. 237,400) 60 km away, Nasugbu (pop. 62,900) 61 km away, Calapan (pop. 66,000) 68 km away, Lipa City (pop. 212,300) 80 km away, and Dasmariñas (pop. 441,900) 99 km away.
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According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Friday 29 January 2021 at 1:12 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 4.9 earthquake as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 4.9.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
In Paluan (pop. 4,500) located 16 km from the epicenter, and Mamburao (pop. 23,900) 33 km away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Balayan (pop. 50,100) located 50 km from the epicenter, Balayan (pop. 50,100) 50 km away, Batangas City (pop. 237,400) 60 km away, Nasugbu (pop. 62,900) 61 km away, Calapan (pop. 66,000) 68 km away, Lipa City (pop. 212,300) 80 km away, and Dasmariñas (pop. 441,900) 99 km away.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.
Earthquake data:
Date & time: 29 Jan 2021 05:12:18 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Friday, 29 Jan 2021 1:12 pm (GMT +8)
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 13.52°N / 120.56°E
(South China Sea, Philippines)Nearest volcano: Taal (71 km / 44 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
16 km (10 mi) NE of Paluan (Occidental Mindoro) (pop: 4,550) --> See nearby quakes!
33 km (21 mi) N of Mamburao (Occidental Mindoro) (pop: 23,900) --> See nearby quakes!
36 km (22 mi) SSW of Calatagan (pop: 16,100) --> See nearby quakes!
50 km (31 mi) SSW of Balayan (Batangas) (pop: 50,100) --> See nearby quakes!
50 km (31 mi) SSW of Balayan (pop: 50,100) --> See nearby quakes!
60 km (37 mi) WSW of Batangas (pop: 237,400) --> See nearby quakes!
61 km (38 mi) S of Nasugbu (pop: 62,900) --> See nearby quakes!
80 km (50 mi) SW of Lipa City (pop: 212,300) --> See nearby quakes!
99 km (61 mi) SSW of Dasmariñas (pop: 441,900) --> See nearby quakes!
129 km (80 mi) SSW of Manila (pop: 1,600,000) --> See nearby quakes!
87 km (54 mi) NW of Mindoro Island (pop: 1,331,500) --> See nearby quakes!
209 km (130 mi) SW of Polillo Island (pop: 30,600) --> See nearby quakes!
226 km (140 mi) NW of Boracay Island (pop: 2,300) --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Broken Clouds
27.2°C (81 F), humidity: 60%, wind: 11 m/s (22 kts) from E
Primary data source: GFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)Broken Clouds
27.2°C (81 F), humidity: 60%, wind: 11 m/s (22 kts) from EEstimated released energy: 1.4 x 1012 joules (392 megawatt hours, equivalent to 338 tons of TNT) More info
Data for the same earthquake reported by different agencies
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| 4.9 | 10 km | Mindoro, Philippines | GFZ |
| 4.9 | 20 km | MINDORO, PHILIPPINES | EMSC |
| 4.9 | 14 km | 035 Km N 72° W of Paluan (Occidental Mindoro), Philippines | PHIVOLCS |
| 4.9 | 21 km | 14 Km ENE of Harrison, Philippines | USGS |
| 4.7 | 187 km | Mindoro, Philippines | BMKG |
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106.3 km NNE of epicenter [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) (reported through our app)
Manila / Very weak shaking (MMI II)
Santa Rosa (96.2 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / not felt (reported through our app)
pasig city / Weak shaking (MMI III) / very short
Lemery batangas philippines / Weak shaking (MMI III) / 2-5 s
Muntinlupa City / Very weak shaking (MMI II) / rattling, vibrating / 5-10 s
Makati City, Metro Manila (127.1 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Very weak shaking (MMI II) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 2-5 s (reported through our app)
rosario cavite / Light shaking (MMI IV)
molino bacoor near dasmarinas cavite / Light shaking (MMI IV) / simple rolling (tilting sideways along one direction) / 5-10 s
makati city / Weak shaking (MMI III) / 5-10 s
ermita / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging : i was surfing the internet, then suddenly, i felt shaking sideways.
Lemery batangas / Very weak shaking (MMI II)
101.9 km NNE of epicenter [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV)
150.7 km N of epicenter [Map] / Very weak shaking (MMI II) (reported through our app)
86 km NE of epicenter [Map] / Very weak shaking (MMI II) / very short (reported through our app)
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