Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Sur
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2025 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
03b1e81bd6b079598c32793db3a3a97d439766d7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 02:23:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.09000,
126.08000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
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501
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