Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zambales
Country overviewPhilippines
M4.7 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 27, 2025 at 18:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
242ee6c2f732b6e1287f6412649c91e87c31dcf1
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 18:26:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.41080,
120.10120
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper than 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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