30 Sept 2025, 13:59 UTC · Sep 30, 9:59 AM ET · PAGER orange · tsunami flag

M6.9 earthquake 8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck 8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines at Sep 30, 9:59 AM ET, 10 km deep, strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. 651 people reported feeling it.

M4.9 7 km WNW of Tapilon, PhilippinesM4.9 13 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesM5.0 3 km E of Maravilla, PhilippinesM5.0 1 km S of Guadalupe, PhilippinesM5.0 2 km NNE of Nailong, PhilippinesM5.1 10 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesM5.1 3 km SE of Maño, PhilippinesM5.2 4 km ESE of Maravilla, PhilippinesM5.2 1 km ENE of Anonang, PhilippinesM5.2 7 km ESE of Talisay, PhilippinesM5.3 16 km WSW of Palompon, PhilippinesM5.8 4 km ESE of Tambongon, PhilippinesM6.9 8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude6.9 mww
Time30 Sept 2025, 13:59 UTC
Location11.156°, 124.111° – 8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports651
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)8.9
PAGER alertorange
USGS eventus6000rdrz
Within 100 km

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Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
5.84 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines · PAGER greenOct 12, 1:05 PM
369 d ago
10 km183 reports
5.316 km WSW of Palompon, PhilippinesOct 2, 5:39 PM
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5.24 km ESE of Maravilla, PhilippinesApr 6, 3:22 AM
194 d ago
10 km37 reports
5.21 km ENE of Anonang, PhilippinesSep 30, 10:15 AM
381 d ago
10 km–
5.27 km ESE of Talisay, PhilippinesSep 30, 10:12 AM
381 d ago
10 km9 reports
5.110 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesOct 1, 10:46 AM
380 d ago
10 km9 reports
5.13 km SE of Maño, PhilippinesSep 30, 10:08 AM
381 d ago
10 km–
5.03 km E of Maravilla, PhilippinesOct 4, 5:41 AM
377 d ago
10 km2 reports
5.01 km S of Guadalupe, PhilippinesSep 30, 10:39 AM
381 d ago
10 km3 reports
5.02 km NNE of Nailong, PhilippinesSep 30, 10:32 AM
381 d ago
10 km1 report
4.97 km WNW of Tapilon, PhilippinesNov 15, 2:38 AM
336 d ago
10 km4 reports
4.913 km SE of Anonang, PhilippinesOct 24, 9:59 AM
357 d ago
10 km3 reports
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 6.9 (mww), strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 8.9 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

651 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 9.1.

Were there aftershocks?

9 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M5.8.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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