M3.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 17:40:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 17:40:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.96000, 126.39000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 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

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Camiguin

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Cabalían

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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