M4.5 Depth: 133.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 04:30:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 15, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

133.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 04:30:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.08000, 125.92000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

133 km

133 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Musuan

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Ragang

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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