M3.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 14:36:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 6, 2025 at 14:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 14:36:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

South Cotabato

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.28000, 124.69000

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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

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Ragang

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