M4.5 Depth: 38.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 01:03:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on July 16, 2025 at 01:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

38.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 01:03:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Ilocos Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.45280, 120.71680

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.5 km

38.5 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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