M4.5 Depth: 166.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 14 km W of Ternate, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 18:19:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 14 km W of Ternate, Philippines (Philippines) on August 17, 2025 at 18:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

166.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-17 18:19:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Cavite

Source

usgs

Coordinates

14.31250, 120.58270

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

166.9 km

166.9 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)

Regional average: 29.7 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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Stats (last 24h)

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