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M5.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near 38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC Local time: —
M5.6 earthquake near 38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines on Apr 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near 38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines · 2025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near 38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines on April 15, 2025 at 21:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
5.79830, 124.22780

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lake Sebu71.4 kmNE21'767
Isulan101.4 kmNE101'455
General Santos110.1 kmE722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M5.72025-04-19 16:11:13 UTC13.5 km45 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.92025-04-19 16:11:14 UTC14.6 km39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.12025-04-19 16:50:51 UTC6.3 km37 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M4.52025-05-03 09:17:34 UTC33.1 kmMindanao, Philippines M3.02025-05-14 03:48:41 UTC140.6 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥412
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-01-13 00:19:47 UTC105.5 km20 km W of Taguisa, Philippines M5.02025-03-04 01:42:23 UTC145.2 km6 km SSW of Magsaysay, Philippines M5.02025-01-13 11:41:09 UTC99.2 km23 km SW of Burias, Philippines M4.92025-03-26 06:53:39 UTC147.7 km144 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines M4.82025-01-13 00:21:36 UTC107.6 km13 km W of Taguisa, Philippines

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
654
Country (24h)
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