Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2025 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 29 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.
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Details
ID
2821d28a86d985937afa3dd3aa0c74a4fac00215
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 20:46:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.99000,
121.42000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,170 Catalogue entries
Of 2,169 other entries for this area and period, 1,602 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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