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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near PANAY, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 02:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near PANAY, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 02:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.22000, 121.89000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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