M4.9 Depth: 91.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 2 km SE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 18:35:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines (Philippines) on May 29, 2025 at 18:35 UTC. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
91.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 18:35:14 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.17300, 124.14630
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.2 km
Intermediate
91.2 km
91.2 km — deeper than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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