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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Philippine Islands Region (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 06:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Philippine Islands Region (Philippines) on July 19, 2025 at 06:41 UTC. 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 event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-19 06:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
gfz
Coordinates
19.78000, 121.35000
Temperature
28.3°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 119 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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