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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 15:19:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 14, 2025 at 15:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 15:19:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.45000, 120.16000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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