M4.5 Depth: 18.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 64 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-02-17 10:28:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2025 at 10:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 64 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-17 10:28:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.12020, 122.80140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 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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