M3.6 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 23:18:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 23:18:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.75000, 125.85000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Leonard Range

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 152 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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