4.9

M4.9 Earthquake 13 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesOctober 24, 2025

2025-10-24 13:59:20 UTC (2025-10-24) · approx. 9:59 PM UTC+8 local

Felt by 3 people across nearby locations.

MagnitudeM4.9(mb)
Time13:59 UTC9:59 PM UTC+8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates10.926°, 124.133°
Felt by3DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 24, 2025 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km SE of Anonang, Philippines, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.9260°, 124.1330°. This earthquake was detected by 93 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 371, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — 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.

Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 10.93°, 124.13°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M4.9 earthquake near 13 km SE of Anonang, Philippines

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
10.9260°N
124.1330°E
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.8
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rj5j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
371
Stations Used
93
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
4.089°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 03:05:54 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Anonang, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 13 km SE of Anonang, Philippines on October 24, 2025 at 13:59 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 10.9260°, 124.1330°, which is 13 km SE of Anonang, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 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 4.9 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: us6000rj5j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 24, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 13 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesOctober 24, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rj5j/