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M4.2 Earthquake near PANAY, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 11:10:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near PANAY, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 30, 2025 at 11:10 UTC. 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. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
e8cf157400927c0708b594b045b15afdd0b80877
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 11:10:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.96000, 122.29000
Temperature
28.0°C

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 (29.7 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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