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M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 09:47:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on November 21, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
29067e59dc6d1c6abcbe5ccef62b8627731032e2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 09:47:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.76000, 121.88000
Temperature
25.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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