M4.8 Depth: 82.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 05:25:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

82.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 05:25:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Davao Oriental

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.74730, 126.68610

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

82 km

82 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Leonard Range

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines

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Stats (last 24h)

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