M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 07:58:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2025 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. 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 07:58:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.76000, 121.38000

Temperature

28.6°C

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Depth profile

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: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
Iraya

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
Didicas

Distance: 115 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
Cagua

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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