M5.0 Depth: 60.3 km

M5.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2025-09-03 22:45:48 UTC Local time:
M5.0 earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on Sep 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES · 2025-09-03 22:45:48 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on September 3, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
60.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 22:45:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.61920, 126.42060
Temperature
28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.3 km
Shallow
60.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tandag64.9 kmS29'011
Bayugan119.8 kmSW110'313
Cagayan de Oro232.2 kmSW741'617

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 244 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 295 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours10
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8
Earlier events M≥463
Earlier events M≥59
Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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