M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 07:25:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 07:25:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Pangasinan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.25000, 119.80000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Pinatubo

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
Taal

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San Pablo Volcanic Field

Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
Banahaw

Distance: 302 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
Cagua

Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines

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