Earthquakes in the Philippines — February 2025
16 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during February 2025, an average of 0.6 per day.
16 reached magnitude 4 or above and 5 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 47 km.
The month's largest event in the Philippines was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines on 06 February 2025 at 13:16 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the the Philippines monthly average of 35 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 25 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 11 in the magnitude 4 range, 5 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 08 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.4 near Sarangani, Philippines on 06 February at 48 km; M5.3 near Llorente, Philippines on 15 February at 10 km; M5.3 near Llorente, Philippines on 14 February at 10 km.
That is 54% below the 35 events the Philippines averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Philippines, February 2025
16 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Philippines in February 2025?
16 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during February 2025, of which 16 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Philippines in February 2025?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Sarangani, Philippines on 06 February 2025.
Other months in the Philippines
Magnitudes for February 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.