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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 18:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines) on September 23, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 18:14:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.07000, 126.23000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 246 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 275 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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