M4.6 Depth: 136.6 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 143 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-03-20 17:49:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2025 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 143 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
136.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 17:49:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
4.25280, 126.05920

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.6 km
Intermediate
136.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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