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M4.7 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 18:26:23 UTC Local time: —

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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 18:26:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zambales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.41080, 120.10120
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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