4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 23 km W of Malamig, PhilippinesSeptember 14, 2025

2025-09-14 22:24:48 UTC (2025-09-14) · approx. 6:24 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:24 UTC6:24 AM UTC+8
Depth122.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates12.914°, 121.153°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 14, 2025 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 23 km W of Malamig, Philippines, at a depth of 122.5 km and coordinates 12.9136°, 121.1533°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 12.91°, 121.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
122.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
12.9136°N
121.1533°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qw7q
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
7.260°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-03 03:58:34 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Malamig, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 23 km W of Malamig, Philippines on September 14, 2025 at 22:24 UTC had a depth of 122.5 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 4.4 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: us7000qw7q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 14, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 23 km W of Malamig, PhilippinesSeptember 14, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qw7q/