Clarification because we’ve seen many M9.0 GlobalQuake posts on Twitter/X:
The M9.0 value was an early automatic estimate from GlobalQuake. It was later revised to M8.5 and then M8.0!
The official magnitude per USGS is M7.8.
GlobalQuake data is always preliminary and can change as more data comes in. Only official agencies can provide final magnitude values.
We also do not control which revision people choose to share on social media. This is why we did not post the M9.0 estimate on our official Twitter/X account. After more data came in, we shared a screenshot showing the more accurate magnitude estimate available to us.
GlobalQuake V1.2.0 with Fault Plane Solution for the M 7.8 Earthquake - 24 km WSW of Burias, Philippines.