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M4.5 Earthquake near 20 km N of Bontoc, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-03-09 00:18:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
30.5 km
Source
USGS

20 km N of Bontoc, Philippines

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 20 km N of Bontoc, Philippines on March 9, 2025 at 00:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
b831dbc6ee936d5bd31f18908148c5bc768e76ea
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
30.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-09 00:18:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.26880, 120.97680

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.5 km
Shallow
30.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cagua
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 239 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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