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M4.8 Depth: 63.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-03-17 15:41:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on March 17, 2025 at 15:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
63.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-17 15:41:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
usp
Coordinates
8.09593, 126.63612

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.2 km
Shallow
63.2 km
63.2 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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    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
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  • Ragang
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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