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M4.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 16:54:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 28, 2025 at 16:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 16:54:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Aurora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.78000, 121.47000
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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