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M4.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 20:49:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 20:49:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Surigao del Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.00000, 126.17000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 246 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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