Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
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M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 12, 2025 at 20:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
30a0cb91733c1e61a3af9dedccc22dd3b5a3c4e0
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 20:49:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.87000,
121.01000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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