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M4.6 Depth: 53.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 20:33:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on September 22, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 20:33:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cagayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.00530, 121.36770
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 km
53.1 km — deeper 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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