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M4.4 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines — June 12, 2025

2025-06-12 18:55:07 UTC (2025-06-12) · approx. 2:55 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time18:55 UTC≈ 2:55 AM UTC+8
Depth43.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates5.072°, 125.620°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 12, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 43.8 km and coordinates 5.0719°, 125.6202°.

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 5.07°, 125.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
43.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
5.0719°N
125.6202°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qjwn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.365°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-22 20:25:59 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 40 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines on June 12, 2025 at 18:55 UTC had a depth of 43.8 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: us6000qjwn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 12, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines — June 12, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qjwn/