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M4.2 Earthquake 183 km SE of Sarangani, PhilippinesNovember 27, 2025

2025-11-27 17:45:08 UTC (2025-11-27) · approx. 1:45 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time17:45 UTC1:45 AM UTC+8
Depth46.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates4.242°, 126.645°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 27, 2025 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 183 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines, at a depth of 46.8 km and coordinates 4.2421°, 126.6452°.

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 4.24°, 126.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
46.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
4.2421°N
126.6452°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rv0c
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
1.261°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-25 16:18:35 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 183 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on November 27, 2025 at 17:45 UTC had a depth of 46.8 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 4.2 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: us6000rv0c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 27, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 183 km SE of Sarangani, PhilippinesNovember 27, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rv0c/