M4.5 Depth: 47.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 22 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-03-15 19:50:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 22 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines on March 15, 2025 at 19:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
47.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-15 19:50:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.99370, 126.48860

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.6 km
Shallow
47.6 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

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    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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