M4.8 Depth: 63.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 22 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-03-16 01:10:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines on March 16, 2025 at 01:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
63.1 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 01:10:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.22070, 125.99270

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.1 km
Shallow
63.1 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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