M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

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

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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Stats (last 24h)

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