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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 20:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2025 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 20:03:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.13000, 125.94000
Temperature
27.8°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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    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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