4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 73 km E of Baculin, PhilippinesOctober 11, 2025

2025-10-11 21:03:09 UTC (2025-10-11) · approx. 5:03 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time21:03 UTC5:03 AM UTC+8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates7.373°, 127.248°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 11, 2025 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 73 km E of Baculin, Philippines, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.3731°, 127.2483°.0

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 7.37°, 127.25°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted 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 M4.2 earthquake near 73 km E of Baculin, Philippines

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

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
7.3731°N
127.2483°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rkqz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
1.683°
RMS Residual
1.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 23:11:17 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Baculin, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 73 km E of Baculin, Philippines on October 11, 2025 at 21:03 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

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: us6000rkqz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 11, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 73 km E of Baculin, PhilippinesOctober 11, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rkqz/