M4.8 Earthquake 151 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines — August 25, 2025
2025-08-25 19:18:24 UTC (2025-08-25) · approx. 3:18 AM UTC+8 local
On August 25, 2025 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 151 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines, at a depth of 126.8 km and coordinates 5.3031°, 127.0477°. This earthquake was detected by 96 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 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.
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127.0477°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Pondaguitan, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 151 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on August 25, 2025 at 19:18 UTC had a depth of 126.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.3031°, 127.0477°, which is 151 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 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 4.8 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qqw6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 25, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 151 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines — August 25, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qqw6/