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M5.3 Earthquake near 38 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-04-19 17:37:13 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.3

Depth: 35.0 km
Source: USGS

38 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines

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About this earthquake

On April 19, 2025 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near 38 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

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Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-19 17:37:13 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

5.85240, 124.13310

Depth profile

Shallow

35 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Lake Sebu76.1 kmNE21'767

Isulan100.9 kmNE101'455

General Santos118.4 kmE722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

Melebingoy

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 248 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM4.5

M4.52025-05-03 09:17:34 UTC35.2 kmMindanao, Philippines M3.02025-05-14 03:48:41 UTC145.5 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.32025-05-16 00:47:59 UTC27.2 kmCELEBES SEA

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM5.717.9 km7.1 km

USGSM5.335.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥414

Earlier events M≥56

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-04-19 16:11:14 UTC2.5 km39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.62025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC12.1 km38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M5.42025-01-13 00:19:47 UTC96.2 km20 km W of Taguisa, Philippines M5.12025-04-19 16:50:51 UTC5.8 km37 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.02025-03-04 01:42:23 UTC148.9 km6 km SSW of Magsaysay, Philippines

Stats (last 24h)

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