18 Oct 2025, 12:31 UTC · Oct 18, 8:31 AM ET · PAGER green

M5.4 earthquake 16 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 16 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines at Oct 18, 8:31 AM ET, 56 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 15 people reported feeling it.

M4.8 22 km ESE of Socorro, PhilippinesM4.9 15 km WSW of Parang, PhilippinesM4.9 14 km ESE of Union, PhilippinesM4.9 45 km ENE of Aras-asan, PhilippinesM5.0 20 km ENE of Aras-asan, PhilippinesM5.0 31 km E of Cortes, PhilippinesM5.1 58 km ESE of Marihatag, PhilippinesM5.1 5 km ESE of Maygatasan, PhilippinesM5.1 33 km ENE of La Paz, PhilippinesM5.2 68 km E of Marihatag, PhilippinesM5.4 16 km E of Aras-asan, PhilippinesM5.5 10 km E of Cortes, PhilippinesM6.0 3 km ESE of Bacolod, Philippines
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.4 mww
Time18 Oct 2025, 12:31 UTC
Location8.883°, 126.457° – 16 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
Depth55.7 km
Felt reports15
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.7
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000ri11
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 16 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 5.4 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 56 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.7 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

15 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 5.0.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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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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