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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 66 km E of Suklayin, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 20:37:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 66 km E of Suklayin, Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 20:37:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.66660, 122.16220
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to 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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  • Iriga
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