Shallow M5.5 earthquake hits near Baculin, Philippines
An earthquake measured at M5.5 was recorded at 02:00 UTC on October 14, 2025, approximately 69 km (43 miles) east of Baculin, Philippines. The hypocenter was at a depth of 43.1 km (26.8 miles), according to official USGS data.
The coordinates for the epicenter are 127.2°E, 7.3°N, placing the event in the vicinity of the eastern coast of Mindanao island, near the Davao Oriental province. This coastal zone is sparsely populated, with Baculin being one of the nearest communities.
Given its geographic context near the eastern shoreline of Mindanao, this area includes local roads, regional highways, and possibly small ports serving the agricultural and fishing economy of the region.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity reached IV. The significance index is 465 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Philippines straddles the convergent boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate, making it one of the most seismically active regions in Southeast Asia. The area regularly experiences moderate to strong earthquakes due to complex tectonic interactions.
This information was last updated at 02:28 UTC on October 14, 2025.