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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 10:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 31, 2025 at 10:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 10:14:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.94000, 123.71000
Temperature
28.7°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 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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