M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 12 km N of Daraitan, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 04:17:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km N of Daraitan, Philippines (Philippines) on May 27, 2025 at 04:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 04:17:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.71200, 121.41240
Temperature
29.2°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 (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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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