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

UTC time: 2025-12-24 21:05:17 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). At roughly 496 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
73a969d9bb7e4e22fc9aed905521b9a9f93c2d1b
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
496.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 21:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Sultan Kudarat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.41000, 123.93000
Temperature
28.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 496 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 496 km
Deep
496 km
496 km — deeper than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 206 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries

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