12 Oct 2025, 17:05 UTC · Oct 12, 1:05 PM ET · PAGER green

M5.8 earthquake 4 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 4 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines at Oct 12, 1:05 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 183 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+
Magnitude5.8 mww
Time12 Oct 2025, 17:05 UTC
Location10.952°, 123.961° – 4 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports183
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)7.1
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000rgrd
Within 100 km

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Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
6.98 km ESE of Calape, Philippines · tsunami flag · PAGER orangeSep 30, 9:59 AM
381 d ago
10 km651 reports
5.316 km WSW of Palompon, PhilippinesOct 2, 5:39 PM
379 d ago
10 km7 reports
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 4 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 5.8 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 7.1 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

183 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 7.3.

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.9.

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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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M5.8 earthquake 4 km ESE of Tambongon, Philippines