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M5.1 Earthquake near 37 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-04-19 16:50:51 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth: 44.8 km
Source: USGS

37 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 37 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines on April 19, 2025 at 16:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

44.8 km

UTC time

2025-04-19 16:50:51 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

5.82680, 124.17880

Depth profile

Shallow

44.8 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Lake Sebu73.6 kmNE21'767

Isulan100.9 kmNE101'455

General Santos114.3 kmE722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

Melebingoy

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 248 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.32025-04-19 17:37:13 UTC5.8 km38 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M4.52025-05-03 09:17:34 UTC33.7 kmMindanao, Philippines M3.02025-05-14 03:48:41 UTC143.0 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.32025-05-16 00:47:59 UTC30.9 kmCELEBES SEA

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥414

Earlier events M≥56

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-04-19 16:11:14 UTC8.3 km39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.72025-04-19 16:11:13 UTC8.8 km45 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.62025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC6.3 km38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M5.42025-01-13 00:19:47 UTC100.6 km20 km W of Taguisa, Philippines M5.02025-03-04 01:42:23 UTC147.0 km6 km SSW of Magsaysay, Philippines

Stats (last 24h)

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