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M4.7 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Luzon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 18:09:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Luzon (Philippines) on October 15, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 18:09:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zambales
Source
isc
Coordinates
15.53500, 120.01600
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 km
57 km — deeper 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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