M3.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 05:31:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 28, 2025 at 05:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 05:31:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Davao Oriental

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.30000, 126.73000

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 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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