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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 00:32:58 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES on May 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) · 2025-05-17 00:32:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 17, 2025 at 00:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 00:32:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.84170, 122.21320
Temperature
29.4°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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Sipalay23.2 kmSE73'847
Kabankalan67.7 kmE210'893
Cebu City191.1 kmE965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 315 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours8
First 72 hours8
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.22025-05-17 00:32:59 UTC10.9 kmNegros, Philippines M3.32025-05-17 01:51:27 UTC38.1 kmSULU SEA M4.12025-05-17 03:23:14 UTC21.1 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-05-17 05:00:57 UTC9.9 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M4.22025-05-17 06:51:38 UTC21.2 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-05-17 07:43:02 UTC19.1 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-05-17 17:37:46 UTC32.1 kmSULU SEA M3.02025-05-17 17:39:58 UTC11.0 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.82025-05-20 09:53:47 UTC18.4 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.82025-05-27 14:11:15 UTC58.9 kmSULU SEA M3.52025-05-28 15:59:38 UTC21.9 kmNEGROS, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-06-03 03:16:11 UTC104.4 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES

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