4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Tubajon, PhilippinesJanuary 15, 2025

2025-01-15 18:59:07 UTC (2025-01-15) · approx. 2:59 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time18:59 UTC2:59 AM UTC+8
Depth149.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates10.293°, 125.554°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On January 15, 2025 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 4 km SSW of Tubajon, Philippines, at a depth of 149.6 km and coordinates 10.2929°, 125.5536°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 10.29°, 125.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
149.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
10.2929°N
125.5536°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000pm3u
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
3.203°
RMS Residual
1.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-29 22:12:46 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Tubajon, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 4 km SSW of Tubajon, Philippines on January 15, 2025 at 18:59 UTC had a depth of 149.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pm3u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 15, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Tubajon, PhilippinesJanuary 15, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pm3u/