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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 00:03:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 7, 2025 at 00:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 00:03:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.01910, 122.15050
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 310 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
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