M4.1 Depth: 539.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 17 km SW of Sangay, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 21:05:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 17 km SW of Sangay, Philippines (Philippines) on December 24, 2025 at 21:05 UTC. At roughly 539 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

539.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 21:05:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Sultan Kudarat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

6.32020, 123.95470

Temperature

28.5°C

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Depth profile

Deep

539.2 km

539.2 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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