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M4.8 Depth: 72.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 2 km N of Sinisian, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 16:43:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 2 km N of Sinisian, Philippines (Philippines). At around 72 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
72.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 16:43:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Batangas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.94160, 120.84040
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.4 km
Intermediate
72.4 km
72.4 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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