Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Philippine Islands Region
Country overviewPhilippines
M4.6 Earthquake near Philippine Islands Region (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Philippine Islands Region (Philippines) on December 14, 2025 at 20:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 GFZ. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
0b0529e7000c6f08cb0e38588964a71dcf53f0b8
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 20:35:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
19.84000,
121.45000
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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