M4.8 Depth: 91.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 23:57:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 23:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 23:57:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Norte

Source

gfz

Coordinates

9.67000, 126.28000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 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

Volcanoes nearby

Cabalían

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 281 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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Stats (last 24h)

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