M4.3 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 20 km NE of Hernani, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-02-15 08:55:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 20 km NE of Hernani, Philippines on February 15, 2025 at 08:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-15 08:55:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.45160, 125.75900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 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

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