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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 77 km N of Basco, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 13:35:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 77 km N of Basco, Philippines (Philippines) on May 27, 2025 at 13:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 13:35:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Batanes
Source
usgs
Coordinates
21.15180, 121.92620
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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  • Cagua
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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