Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Norte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2025 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 20 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. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
2b290272a521512ba8a9c1b459f3b98298de3eb5
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 19:52:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.65000,
126.14000
Temperature
21.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Siargao Airport27.0 kmStraight-line distance
Philippines · IAO · RPNS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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