Shallow M7.4 earthquake hits near Santiago, Philippines
A shallow M7.4 earthquake was recorded at 01:43 UTC on October 10, 2025, about 20 km (12 miles) east of Santiago, Philippines. The quake occurred at a depth of 58.1 km (36.1 miles), according to information provided by the USGS.
The epicenter, at coordinates 126.8°E and 7.3°N, was located inland on Mindanao Island, in the vicinity of Santiago, Surigao del Sur province. This region is characterized by moderate-to-high population density, with a number of small towns and villages in the area.
Critical infrastructure in the region includes regional road networks, power facilities, and possible proximity to port and airport facilities servicing eastern Mindanao. The area’s infrastructure may be subject to seismic risk due to its proximity to the quake epicenter.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
A total of 11 felt reports were submitted for this event. The significance index is 850 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Philippines is situated on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea Plate interacts with the Eurasian Plate and other smaller plates. The region frequently experiences strong seismic activity due to these tectonic processes.
This information was last updated at 02:02 UTC on October 10, 2025.