M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 4 km NNE of Talacogon, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-01-17 08:55:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2025 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km NNE of Talacogon, Philippines. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-17 08:55:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

8.49420, 125.80320

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Talacogon4.7 kmSW15'581

Bayugan29.4 kmN110'313

Cagayan de Oro127.1 kmW741'617

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM4.6

M4.62025-01-22 13:33:26 UTC130.1 km18 km SSE of Union, Philippines

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥44

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.82025-01-10 05:49:44 UTC85.5 km30 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M4.62025-01-11 17:48:37 UTC140.8 km17 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines M4.62025-01-07 09:18:58 UTC146.5 km3 km N of Dapa, Philippines M4.42025-01-14 09:39:04 UTC118.0 km34 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines

Stats (last 24h)

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