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M4.7 Depth: 57.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 7 km E of Masinloc, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 18:09:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 7 km E of Masinloc, Philippines (Philippines) on October 15, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
57.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 18:09:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zambales
Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.53470, 120.01640
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.9 km
Shallow
57.9 km
57.9 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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