Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
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M3.2 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 30 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.
Details
ID
1b46ed9efc47afdf4974cf0ebf6e133111efdeb0
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 15:10:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.19000,
122.22000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Basco Airport38.3 kmStraight-line distance
Philippines · BSO · RPUO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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