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M4.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 23:02:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 28, 2025 at 23:02 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
91bbcb266b4da5c37e0587a14ecc01ab51ae6291
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 23:02:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Surigao del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.02000, 126.27000
Temperature
27.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 183 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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