M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

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

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kanlaon

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Cabalían

Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 342 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines

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