Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
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M3.2 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines) on December 19, 2025 at 20:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
2514836da3c68a8df814869d01d085ed8077acb2
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 20:12:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.23000,
126.14000
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than 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
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Cabalían
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Camiguin
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Biliran
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Musuan
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Leonard Range
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Kanlaon
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