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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 06:51:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 06:51:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.84000, 122.02000
Temperature
30.8°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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    Distance: 332 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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  • Cabalían
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