M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 02:11:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on September 22, 2025 at 02:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 02:11:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Zamboanga Sibugay

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.49000, 122.44000

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.3 km)

Regional average: 30.3 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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