Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aurora
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On May 14, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 17 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
26e0f012685617e41b9d71f394df36de1f864628
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 20:25:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.18000,
122.08000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Philippines
3