M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Mindanao, Philippines (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 09:30:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Mindanao, Philippines (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 09:30:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

5.43000, 126.35000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Awu

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 273 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Musuan

Distance: 307 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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