Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 48.3 km
- Source
- USGS
83 km SW of Basco, Philippines
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M4.5 Earthquake near 83 km SW of Basco, Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On December 14, 2025 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 83 km SW of Basco, Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
d8514d4ca53024b691a14e7f18688224c09b13b8
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 20:35:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.00160,
121.32550
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48.3 km
48.3 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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