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M4.5 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 21:36:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia) on May 28, 2025 at 21:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 21:36:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.28000, 126.25000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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