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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 08:03:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 08:03:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.88000, 119.73000
Temperature
29.7°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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taal
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 219 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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