M3.2 Depth: 158.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 20:25:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

158.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 20:25:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Ifugao

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.06000, 121.53000

Temperature

23.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

158 km

158 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Cagua

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
Didicas

Distance: 235 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
Pinatubo

Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
Babuyan Claro

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
San Pablo Volcanic Field

Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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