Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1370104 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 03:46:09 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-17 19:46:09 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 04:11:48 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 35 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - West |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Administration area | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Nearest settlement | Manukan |
| Distance | 6 km |
| Course | NNE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Sulu Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.