24 Oct 2025, 16:05 UTC · Oct 24, 12:05 PM ET

M5.0 earthquake 20 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 20 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines at Oct 24, 12:05 PM ET, 65 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 2 people reported feeling it.

M5.0 20 km E of Santa Maria, PhilippinesM5.1 18 km ENE of Baganga, PhilippinesM5.1 58 km ESE of Marihatag, PhilippinesM5.1 47 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.2 68 km E of Marihatag, PhilippinesM5.3 16 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.4 49 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM5.5 22 km ENE of Baculin, PhilippinesM5.5 53 km E of Baculin, PhilippinesM5.5 28 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM6.4 35 km E of Santiago, PhilippinesM6.7 12 km SE of Santiago, PhilippinesM7.4 12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.0 mb
Time24 Oct 2025, 16:05 UTC
Location7.979°, 126.629° – 20 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines
Depth65.1 km
Felt reports2
USGS eventus6000rj79
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 20 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines earthquake?

Magnitude 5.0 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 65 km.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.1.

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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M5.0 earthquake 20 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines