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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 03:02:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 03:02:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zamboanga del Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.77000, 121.98000
Temperature
28.8°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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