M4.5 Earthquake 85 km E of Santiago, Philippines — October 12, 2025
2025-10-12 17:37:53 UTC (2025-10-12) · approx. 1:37 AM UTC+8 local
On October 12, 2025 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 85 km E of Santiago, Philippines, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.2969°, 127.3462°. This earthquake was detected by 39 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Philippines, a region characterized by the Manila Trench and Philippine Trench subduction systems, where the Philippine Sea Plate overrides the Eurasian Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Philippine Fault. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
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Earthquake Details
127.3462°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Santiago, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 85 km E of Santiago, Philippines on October 12, 2025 at 17:37 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.2969°, 127.3462°, which is 85 km E of Santiago, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Philippines had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Philippines was the M8.0 Mindanao earthquake of August 17, 1976. Today's magnitude 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rgrg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 12, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 85 km E of Santiago, Philippines — October 12, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rgrg/