M4.3 Earthquake 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines — July 14, 2025
2025-07-14 23:23:56 UTC (2025-07-14) · approx. 7:23 AM UTC+8 local
On July 14, 2025 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 181.6 km and coordinates 5.1156°, 125.3731°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.2 mainshock that occurred 9 days ago 32 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 11 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
125.3731°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines on July 14, 2025 at 23:23 UTC had a depth of 181.6 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 32 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qv5x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 14, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 33 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines — July 14, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qv5x/