M3.1 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 23:21:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on July 6, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-06 23:21:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.07000, 121.47000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iraya
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 134 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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