M3.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 19:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 18, 2025 at 19:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 19:41:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.00000, 126.31000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — close to 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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