M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 12:52:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on August 25, 2025 at 12:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 12:52:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.85000, 121.00000
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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