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M4.6 Depth: 50.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 25 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 07:09:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 25 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 07:09:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.57650, 122.22680
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.4 km
Shallow
50.4 km
50.4 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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