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M3.8 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 07:42:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 7, 2025 at 07:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
13539544b2f350abcaa36f5008fa64a2c0e5dc30
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 07:42:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.38000, 122.29000
Temperature
28.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 342 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines

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