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M3.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 18:45:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 18:45:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cagayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.41000, 121.84000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 53 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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