M4.4 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 232 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-01-19 05:29:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 232 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on January 19, 2025 at 05:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-19 05:29:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.74220, 126.74660

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 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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