Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
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M3.4 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On December 18, 2025 at 04:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
3004bd53540193a1dfcd9c4e8f058db59d81d6ea
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 04:49:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.84000,
121.43000
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
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Babuyan Claro
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Iraya
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Didicas
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Camiguin de Babuyanes
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Cagua
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