M5.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-01-22 23:39:46 UTC Local time:
M5.7 earthquake near 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines on Jan 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines · 2025-01-22 23:39:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2025 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 23:39:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.08990, 125.14920

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Maasin34.1 kmW18'313
Ormoc City117.9 kmNW238'545
Cebu City140.0 kmW965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 173 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 246 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.79.0 km5.7 km
USPM5.215.0 km21.1 km
USGSM5.79.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

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