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M3.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2025-12-18 10:01:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on December 18, 2025 at 10:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 10:01:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.93000, 121.20000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 142 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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