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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 23:32:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Mindanao, Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 23:32:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Davao Occidental
Source
gfz
Coordinates
5.34000, 125.54000
Temperature
29.1°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 (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

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